Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony WX50

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony WX50, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was launched 12 months after the WX50 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SZ-16 iHS scores against the WX50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has got outside dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony WX50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-16 iHS vs the WX50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and WX50 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and WX50.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent SZ-16 iHS provides an edge in sensor technology.