Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony RX100 III
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Revealed May 2014
- Previous Model is Sony RX100 II
- Newer Model is Sony RX100 IV
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony RX100 III Overview
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony RX100 III Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Sony RX100 III
SZ-16 iHS | RX100 III |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
RX100 III | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Revealed | May 2014 | January 2013 | Newer by 16 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Clearer display (+769k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony RX100 III
SZ-16 iHS | RX100 III | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison
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).
See the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony RX100 III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony RX100 III Specifications
Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-08 | 2014-05-15 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 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 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 lbs) | 290 grams (0.64 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 495 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | 320 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $230 | $748 |