Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony TX10

Below, we are matching up the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony TX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was launched 18 months after the TX10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SZ-16 iHS scores against the TX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. 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) while the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony TX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-16 iHS vs the TX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and TX10 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and TX10.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos though you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The newer SZ-16 iHS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.