Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Revealed January 2013
Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Olympus SZ-12 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SZ-12 was announced 12 months earlier than the SZ-16 iHS and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SZ-12 grades vs the SZ-16 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-12 & Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Olympus SZ-12
SZ-16 iHS | SZ-12 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-12 provides external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SZ-12 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-12 vs the SZ-16 iHS.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-12 and SZ-16 iHS is 89 and 89 respectively.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-12 and SZ-16 iHS.
As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SZ-12 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications
Olympus SZ-12 | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SZ-12 | Olympus SZ-16 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-01-10 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 220 pictures | 220 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $350 | $230 |