Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung WB2200F

Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was announced 24 months prior to the WB2200F making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-12 matches up versus the WB2200F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-12 and Samsung WB2200F. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Samsung WB2200F Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-12 comes with 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 WB2200F has sizing of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-12 vs Samsung WB2200F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SZ-12 against the WB2200F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-12 and WB2200F is 89 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-12 and WB2200F.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB2200F to give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The older SZ-12 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.