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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W800

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W800 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony W800, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was announced 13 months earlier than the W800 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SZ-16 iHS grades versus the W800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Sony W800

 SZ-16 iHS W800 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 W800 SZ-16 iHS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony W800

 SZ-16 iHS W800 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS features exterior measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony W800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-16 iHS compared to the W800.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W800 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and W800 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and W800.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W800 to offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SZ-16 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W800 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography factors
Sony W800 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Sports photography with Sony W800
42
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography info
Sony W800 Travel photography info
65
lighter than competition in class (226g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery power (220 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography factors
Sony W800 Landscape photography factors
41
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
41
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Vlogging with Sony W800
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony W800
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-08 2014-02-13
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.2-6.4
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVI MPEG4
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 226 grams (0.50 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Battery format 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
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
Launch price $230 $90