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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony TF1

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(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
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony TF1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Sony TF1

 SZ-16 iHS TF1 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 TF1 SZ-16 iHS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony TF1

 SZ-16 iHS TF1 
RevealedJanuary 2013June 2013Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony TF1 size comparison

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

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
35
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Street photography with Sony TF1
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
weather proofing
lighter than competition (152g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography features
Sony TF1 Sports photography features
42
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography advice
Sony TF1 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competition in class (226g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (152 grams)
weather proofing
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery power (240 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony TF1
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
40
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (240 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging factors
Sony TF1 Vlogging factors
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
33
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (152g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony TF1
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-08 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226g (0.50 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 240 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $230 $266