| General | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Olympus SZ-30MR |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | SZ-16 iHS | SZ-30MR |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Standard Compact | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Olympus SZ-30MR |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Effective Pixels | 16 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 80 - 6,400 | 80 - 3,200 |
| Photo | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Olympus SZ-30MR |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | TruePic III+ | |
| Max Image Resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Other Resolutions | 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 | |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 16:9 | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Olympus SZ-30MR |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Tracking Single Face Detection | Multi-area Tracking Single Face Detection Live View |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | 0 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Olympus SZ-30MR |
|---|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 25 - 600 mm | 25 - 600 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 24x | 24x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.0 - 6.9 | f/3.0 - 6.9 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 60 cm | |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 1 cm | |
| Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Olympus SZ-30MR |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Olympus SZ-30MR |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder |
| Shutter | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Olympus SZ-30MR |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 4 sec | 4 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/2000 sec | 1/1700 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 1.5 fps | 1.7 fps |
| Flash | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Olympus SZ-30MR |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-Eye Fill-in | Auto On Off Red-Eye Fill-in |
| Flash Range | 4.00 m | |
| External Flash Connectivity |
| Exposure | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Olympus SZ-30MR |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Spot | Multi Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) | ±3 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing |
| Video | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Olympus SZ-30MR |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Olympus SZ-30MR |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Type D | Type D |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Olympus SZ-30MR |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Eye-Fi Connection possible | |
| Built-In Bluetooth |
| Environmental | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Olympus SZ-30MR |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Olympus SZ-30MR |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40 mm (4.25 x 2.76 x 1.57") | 106 x 69 x 40 mm (4.17 x 2.72 x 1.57") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz) | 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.7 x 5.5 x 2.6" | 6.7 x 5.5 x 2.6" |
| Package Weight | 1.15 lb |
| Power and Storage | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Olympus SZ-30MR |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | LI-50B | LI-50B |
| Battery Life | 220 shots | 220 shots |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Other | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | Olympus SZ-30MR |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Orientation Sensor |
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