Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Sony HX90V and Olympus SZ-16 iHS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony HX90V has external dimensions of 102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42″) and weighs 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz) (including batteries). Olympus SZ-16 iHS has external dimensions of 108 x 70 x 40 mm (4.25 x 2.76 x 1.57″) and weighs 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony HX90V and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS. Sony HX90V is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 6mm narrower, 12mm shorter and 4mm thinner than Olympus SZ-16 iHS.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony HX90V and Olympus SZ-16 iHS.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus SZ-16 iHS is 19g lighter than the Sony HX90V but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V nor Olympus SZ-16 iHS provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony HX90V and Olympus SZ-16 iHS's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Sony HX90V features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to HX90V.