Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony W830

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony W830, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was launched 12 months prior to the W830 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up vs the W830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS enjoys physical measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony W830 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-16 iHS versus the W830.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and W830 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and W830.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W830 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SZ-16 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.