Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Introduced February 2013
- Alternate Name is Wi-Fi

Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview
Below is a in depth assessment of the Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The SZ-12 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SZ-12 matches up against the Galaxy Camera for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
SZ-12 | Galaxy Camera |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Olympus SZ-12
Galaxy Camera | SZ-12 | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 13 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
SZ-12 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-12 offers external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-12 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-12 and Galaxy Camera is 89 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-12 and Galaxy Camera.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to resolve greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older SZ-12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Olympus SZ-12 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus SZ-12 | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
Other name | - | Wi-Fi |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2013-02-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 4.8 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 16 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) | 300 gr (0.66 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
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 | 220 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $350 | $450 |