Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W230

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony W230, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was announced 3 years later than the W230 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up against the W230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS offers physical dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony W230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-16 iHS vs the W230.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and W230 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-16 iHS and W230.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SZ-16 iHS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.