Canon SX700 HS vs Olympus SZ-12

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX700 HS and Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was revealed 2 years later than the SZ-12 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX700 HS grades vs the SZ-12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Olympus SZ-12. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS provides exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-12 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX700 HS and Olympus SZ-12 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX700 HS versus the SZ-12.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and SZ-12 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and SZ-12.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX700 HS to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher SX700 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.