Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony RX100
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony RX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released August 2012
- Later Model is Sony RX100 II
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony RX100 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony RX100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SZ-16 iHS was revealed 5 months after the RX100 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SZ-16 iHS grades vs the RX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony RX100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Sony RX100
SZ-16 iHS | RX100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
RX100 | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Sharper screen (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony RX100
SZ-16 iHS | RX100 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | August 2012 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has physical measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony RX100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-16 iHS and the RX100.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and RX100 is 89 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and RX100.
As you can see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SZ-16 iHS with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX100 will produce greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony RX100 Specifications
Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-08 | 2012-08-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 lb) | 240g (0.53 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 390 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 330 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $230 | $448 |