Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony TX66

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony TX66, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was introduced 11 months later than the TX66 and 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 TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-16 iHS scores versus the TX66 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS features physical 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) whilst the Sony TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-16 iHS against the TX66.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and TX66 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-16 iHS and TX66.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony TX66 to show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer SZ-16 iHS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.