Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung EX2F

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus SZ-12 versus Samsung EX2F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly similar but the SZ-12 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") possess different sensor size.

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The SZ-12 was introduced 11 months before the EX2F which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SZ-12 grades versus the EX2F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-12 & Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-12 offers outside dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-12 vs the EX2F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-12 and EX2F is 89 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-12 and EX2F.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-12 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus SZ-12 will deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SZ-12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.