Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SZ-12

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX620 HS versus Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and SZ-12 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was brought out 4 years later than the SZ-12 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX620 HS grades vs the SZ-12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Olympus SZ-12. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS has outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Canon SX620 HS versus Olympus SZ-12 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the SZ-12.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and SZ-12 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX620 HS and SZ-12.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX620 HS to give extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent SX620 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.