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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W560

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W560 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W560 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony W560, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was manufactured 2 years after the W560 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SZ-16 iHS grades versus the W560 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Sony W560

 SZ-16 iHS W560 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 W560 SZ-16 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony W560

 SZ-16 iHS W560 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has got external measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony W560 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-16 iHS compared to the W560.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W560 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and W560 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and W560.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher SZ-16 iHS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony W560
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony W560 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (226g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Sports photography with Sony W560
42
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W560 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than average (226g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony W560
41
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
42
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging highlights
Sony W560 Vlogging highlights
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony W560
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-01-08 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lbs) 110 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $230 $139