Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony A7S II

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony A7S II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is very well matched but the SZ-12 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-12 was revealed 4 years earlier than the A7S II and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SZ-12 grades versus the A7S II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-12 and Sony Alpha A7S II. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-12 has external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony A7S II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-12 against the A7S II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-12 and A7S II is 89 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-12 and A7S II.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ-12 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus SZ-12 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older SZ-12 is going to be behind in sensor technology.