Canon N vs Olympus SZ-12

Lets look closer at the Canon N and Olympus SZ-12, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the N (12MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The N was introduced 13 months after the SZ-12 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the N matches up versus the SZ-12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N and Olympus SZ-12. The whole galleries are available at Canon N Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon N features outer dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-12 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon N and Olympus SZ-12 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the N compared to the SZ-12.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the N and SZ-12 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the N and SZ-12.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SZ-12 to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent N will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.