Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W610

Let's look closer at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony W610, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was manufactured 13 months later than the W610 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the SZ-16 iHS grades against the W610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has external 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) while the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony W610 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS against the W610.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and W610 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-16 iHS and W610.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer SZ-16 iHS will have a benefit in sensor technology.