Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A37

Here, we are matching up the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony A37, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is fairly similar but the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-16 iHS was introduced 8 months after the A37 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up versus the A37 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Sony SLT-A37. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS has got outside measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony A37 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-16 iHS against the A37.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-16 iHS and A37 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and A37.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The SZ-16 iHS has the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field more challenging. The newer SZ-16 iHS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.