Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony WX9

Below is a thorough review of the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony WX9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-16 iHS was manufactured 2 years later than the WX9 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-16 iHS grades versus the WX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS provides external dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-16 iHS versus Sony WX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-16 iHS vs the WX9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-16 iHS and WX9 is 89 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-16 iHS and WX9.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer SZ-16 iHS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.