Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SZ-12
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
- Announced October 2019
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Released January 2012
Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SZ-12 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus SZ-12, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and SZ-12 (14MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and SZ-12 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Z50 was released 7 years later than the SZ-12 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z50 scores against the SZ-12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SZ-12 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z50 and Olympus SZ-12. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Olympus SZ-12
Z50 | SZ-12 | |||
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Released | October 2019 | January 2012 | Fresher by 95 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Nikon Z50
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Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Olympus SZ-12
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 provides outside measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-12 has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Look at the Nikon Z50 versus Olympus SZ-12 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z50 versus the SZ-12.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and SZ-12 is 74 and 89 respectively.
Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and SZ-12.
All in all, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z50 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z50 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z50 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z50 vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications
Nikon Z50 | Olympus SZ-12 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Z50 | Olympus SZ-12 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2019-10-10 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 209 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.0-6.9 |
Number of lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1700s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 397 gr (0.88 pounds) | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 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 | 320 photographs | 220 photographs |
Battery format | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL25 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $857 | $350 |