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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W380

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W380 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Sony W380

 SZ-16 iHS W380 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 37 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 W380 SZ-16 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony W380

 SZ-16 iHS W380 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W380 size comparison

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

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony W380
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography information
Sony W380 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W380 as a Sports photography camera
42
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography highlights
Sony W380 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than competition (226g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography advice
Sony W380 Landscape photography advice
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
37
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging factors
Sony W380 Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
29
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony W380
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-08 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $230 $44