Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony WX70

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

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.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and WX70 is 89 and 97 respectively.

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.