Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony WX10

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony WX10, 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 WX10 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was brought out 2 years later than the WX10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SZ-16 iHS grades versus the WX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS comes with 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) and the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony WX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS compared to the WX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and WX10 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and WX10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger SZ-16 iHS provides a benefit in sensor technology.