Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SZ-12

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX210 IS versus Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was introduced 19 months earlier than the SZ-12 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX210 IS matches up against the SZ-12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Olympus SZ-12. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS offers external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-12 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX210 IS and the SZ-12.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and SZ-12 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and SZ-12.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The older SX210 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.