Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony TF1

Lets look closer at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was revealed 5 months before the TF1 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SZ-16 iHS scores versus the TF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has got physical measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony TF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-16 iHS versus the TF1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and TF1 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and TF1.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images although you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.