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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony WX70

Portability
89 Imaging
40 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2013
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony WX70 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony WX70, 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 WX70 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was unveiled 12 months after the WX70 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-16 iHS scores against the WX70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Sony WX70

		

		

			
 SZ-16 iHS WX70 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

		

		

			
 WX70 SZ-16 iHS 
Screen resolution922k460kClearer screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony WX70

		

		

			
 SZ-16 iHS WX70 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS provides outer measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-16 iHS against the WX70.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony WX70 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and WX70 is 89 and 97 respectively.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and WX70.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you have to take the age  of the cameras into account. The more modern SZ-16 iHS should have an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography features
Sony WX70 Portrait photography features
35
 resolution is good (16MP)
 provides face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
34
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX70 as a Street photography camera
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (226 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
68
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch focus
 lighter than competition (114 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography details
Sony WX70 Sports photography details
42
 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography information
Sony WX70 Travel photography information
65
 lighter than competitors (226 grams)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 terrible battery life (220 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
 lighter than competition (114 grams)
 features touch focus
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography advice
Sony WX70 Landscape photography advice
41
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
 relatively wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging information
Sony WX70 Vlogging information
31
 fairly wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focusing
 lighter than competitors (226g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone jack
36
 relatively wide (25mm)
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (114g)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony WX70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony WX70
 Olympus SZ-16 iHSSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-08 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT Color LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 240 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $230 $242