Canon SX170 IS vs Olympus SZ-12

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX170 IS and Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was announced 20 months later than the SZ-12 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX170 IS grades versus the SZ-12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Olympus SZ-12. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS has got outside measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-12 has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX170 IS and Olympus SZ-12 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX170 IS against the SZ-12.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and SZ-12 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and SZ-12.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX170 IS to show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SX170 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.