Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony WX1
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Revealed August 2009
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony WX1 Overview
Below is a in-depth review of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony WX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ-16 iHS was manufactured 3 years later than the WX1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SZ-16 iHS scores vs the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony WX1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Sony WX1
SZ-16 iHS | WX1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | August 2009 | More recent by 42 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
WX1 | SZ-16 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony WX1
SZ-16 iHS | WX1 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has got physical measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony WX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-16 iHS vs the WX1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and WX1 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-16 iHS and WX1.
As you can see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SZ-16 iHS because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS will offer greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SZ-16 iHS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2013-01-08 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 pounds) | 149 grams (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $230 | $149 |