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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony TX200V

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony TX200V Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony TX200V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was revealed 12 months later than the TX200V so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up against the TX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Sony TX200V

 SZ-16 iHS TX200V 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 TX200V SZ-16 iHS 
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k460kSharper display (+770k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony TX200V

 SZ-16 iHS TX200V 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS comes with outside measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony TX200V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS versus the TX200V.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and TX200V is 89 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and TX200V.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX200V to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SZ-16 iHS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Portrait photography camera
35
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography highlights
Sony TX200V Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
68
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography details
Sony TX200V Sports photography details
42
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography advice
Sony TX200V Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competition in class (226g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
weather proof
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography features
Sony TX200V Landscape photography features
41
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (220 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
47
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging information
Sony TX200V Vlogging information
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
35
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony TX200V
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2013-01-08 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226g (0.50 pounds) 129g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos 220 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $230 $500