Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W690

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony W690, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was brought out 11 months later than the W690 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SZ-16 iHS scores versus the W690 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS features outside 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) and the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony W690 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-16 iHS compared to the W690.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and W690 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and W690.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos however you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent SZ-16 iHS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.