Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung SL820

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Samsung SL820
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Olympus SZ-16 iHS and the Samsung SL820, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS was introduced in January 2013 and Samsung SL820 was introduced in February 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Samsung SL820 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Olympus SZ-16 iHS
      4. Advantage of Samsung SL820
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung SL820.

      PROS

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Samsung SL820

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Samsung SL820

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Samsung SL820

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus SZ-16 iHS over Samsung SL820.

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung SL820
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 4000 x 3000
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 600 mm vs 140 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 24x vs 5x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.0 vs f/3.4
      Image Stabilization vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 230k dot
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1500 sec
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Orientation Sensor vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Olympus SZ-16 iHS.

      Olympus SZ-10
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Olympus SZ-15
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus SZ-12
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Olympus SZ-30MR
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus SZ-11
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Kodak Easyshare M5370
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Kodak M341
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Canon S95
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      1/1.7-inch

      10 MP

      Pentax WG-2 GPS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Panasonic FH7
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Advantage of Samsung SL820

      Samsung SL820
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung SL820 over Olympus SZ-16 iHS.

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS vs Samsung SL820
      Center Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.9 vs f/5.8
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 4 sec vs 8 sec
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Lighter 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz) vs 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung SL820.

      Samsung SL102
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Samsung SL30
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Samsung SL720
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Samsung SL620
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Samsung SL202
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Panasonic FP8
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony a6500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Ricoh CX3
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Olympus SZ-16 iHS Samsung SL820
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO6,4001,600
        Face Detection
        Built-in Flash
        Light226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Olympus SZ-16 iHS Samsung SL820
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1500 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung SL820 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively.

      Sensor

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400. Samsung SL820 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. Samsung SL820 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3984 x 2656, 3968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS comes with LI-50B battery pack with battery life of 220 shots and Samsung SL820 comes with SLB-10A battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Samsung SL820 has a single SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus SZ-16 iHS, and up to 1/1500 sec on Samsung SL820. Olympus SZ-16 iHS can shoot continuously up to 1.5 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 4.50 m on Samsung SL820..

      Physical Parameters

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS body has dimensions of 108 x 70 x 40 mm (4.25 x 2.76 x 1.57") and Samsung SL820 body has dimensions of 95 x 59 x 23 mm (3.74 x 2.32 x 0.91"). Olympus SZ-16 iHS weighs 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz) and Samsung SL820 weighs 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz).

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Samsung SL820

      108 mm

      70 mm

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      95 mm

      59 mm

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      Size comparisons of Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung SL820

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung SL820 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Samsung SL820

      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Samsung SL820

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Samsung SL820

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      53
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Samsung SL820

      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Samsung SL820

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Samsung SL820

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Olympus SZ-16 iHS and Samsung SL820 and give them scores of 55 and 44 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Samsung SL820

      OVERALL
      55
      OVERALL
      44

      Sensor

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Samsung SL820

      POOR
      52
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Samsung SL820

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.5 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      27
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Samsung SL820

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Samsung SL820

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      GOOD
      73
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Samsung SL820

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Samsung SL820

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS

      Samsung SL820

      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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