Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony RX100 III

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony RX100 III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is fairly comparable but the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") offer different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-16 iHS was released 16 months prior to the RX100 III making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-16 iHS grades vs the RX100 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS enjoys outside dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 III has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-16 iHS vs the RX100 III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and RX100 III is 89 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-16 iHS and RX100 III.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-16 iHS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX100 III will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SZ-16 iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.