Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony RX1R II

Below, we are comparing the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony RX1R II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-16 iHS was introduced 3 years prior to the RX1R II and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SZ-16 iHS scores vs the RX1R II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS provides outside dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony RX1R II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS vs the RX1R II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and RX1R II is 89 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and RX1R II.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ-16 iHS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1R II will provide you with more detail using its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older SZ-16 iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.