Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SZ-12

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX610 HS versus Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and SZ-12 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was unveiled 3 years later than the SZ-12 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX610 HS scores vs the SZ-12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Olympus SZ-12. The full galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-12 has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX610 HS versus Olympus SZ-12 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX610 HS and the SZ-12.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and SZ-12 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and SZ-12.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX610 HS to give you extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.