Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony S930

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony S930, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was introduced 4 years after the S930 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up against the S930 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS enjoys exterior measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony S930 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS vs the S930.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and S930 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and S930.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to provide greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern SZ-16 iHS provides an advantage in sensor tech.