Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W550

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W550, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the W550 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was revealed 18 months after the W550 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up versus the W550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Sony W550 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has exterior measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony W550 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W550 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS against the W550.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and W550 is 89 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and W550.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SZ-16 iHS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.