Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony WX30

In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony WX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was announced 18 months later than the WX30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up vs the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS offers outer dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony WX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SZ-16 iHS compared to the WX30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and WX30 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and WX30.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SZ-16 iHS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.