Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Sony A68

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony A68, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) and A68 (24MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-16 iHS was released 3 years prior to the A68 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SZ-16 iHS matches up against the A68 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-16 iHS & Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-16 iHS features outer measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony A68 has proportions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Sony A68 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-16 iHS vs the A68.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-16 iHS and A68 is 89 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-16 iHS and A68.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-16 iHS because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A68 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SZ-16 iHS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.