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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W730

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W730 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 W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W730 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony W730, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was launched at a similar time to the W730 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SZ-16 iHS grades vs the W730 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Sony W730

 SZ-16 iHS W730 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 W730 SZ-16 iHS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony W730

 SZ-16 iHS W730 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS provides 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) whilst the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony W730 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-16 iHS versus the W730.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W730 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and W730 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-16 iHS and W730.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography information
Sony W730 Portrait photography information
35
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Street photography camera
Sony W730 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (122g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography details
Sony W730 Sports photography details
42
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Travel photography with Sony W730
65
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery power (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
supports touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography information
Sony W730 Landscape photography information
41
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery power (220 shots)
no Timelapse function
39
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Vlogging with Sony W730
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony W730
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-08 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226g (0.50 lb) 122g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 240 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $230 $138