Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W380

Here is a in depth review of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony W380, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the W380 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was announced 3 years later than the W380 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SZ-16 iHS scores vs the W380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS features outer measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony W380 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony W380 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS versus the W380.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and W380 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and W380.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer SZ-16 iHS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.