Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SZ-12
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Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Launched January 2016
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Revealed January 2012
Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SZ-12 Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX420 IS versus Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and SZ-12 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe SX420 IS was introduced 4 years later than the SZ-12 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX420 IS grades against the SZ-12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SZ-12 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Olympus SZ-12. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Olympus SZ-12
SX420 IS | SZ-12 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | January 2012 | More recent by 49 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Canon SX420 IS
SZ-12 | SX420 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Olympus SZ-12
SX420 IS | SZ-12 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX420 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-12 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
See the Canon SX420 IS versus Olympus SZ-12 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the SZ-12.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX420 IS and SZ-12 is 80 and 89 respectively.
Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and SZ-12.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX420 IS to deliver more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern SX420 IS will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Olympus SZ-12 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Olympus SZ-12 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.6 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1700s |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.5 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325 grams (0.72 pounds) | 226 grams (0.50 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 195 photos | 220 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $299 | $350 |