Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony TX9

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony TX9, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was introduced 2 years later than the TX9 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SZ-16 iHS scores versus the TX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS enjoys outside dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony TX9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-16 iHS versus the TX9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and TX9 is 89 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and TX9.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher SZ-16 iHS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.