Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony S2000

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony S2000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was unveiled 3 years later than the S2000 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up versus the S2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS enjoys outer 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 S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony S2000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-16 iHS and the S2000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and S2000 is 89 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-16 iHS and S2000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to provide greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger SZ-16 iHS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.