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Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony A6600

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-12 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-12
(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
  • Introduced January 2012
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Revealed August 2019
  • Successor is Sony A6700
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony A6600 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus SZ-12 versus Sony A6600, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SZ-12 (14MP) and A6600 (24MP) and the SZ-12 (1/2.3") and A6600 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-12 was manufactured 8 years before the A6600 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-12 grades versus the A6600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Sony A6600

 SZ-12 A6600 

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Olympus SZ-12

 A6600 SZ-12 
RevealedAugust 2019January 2012Fresher by 92 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Sony A6600

 SZ-12 A6600 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-12 has got exterior 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 A6600 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-12 versus Sony A6600 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SZ-12 against the A6600.

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-12 and A6600 is 89 and 77 respectively.

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-12 and A6600.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SZ-12 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A6600 will offer more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SZ-12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
82
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-12
Street photography with Sony A6600
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-12
Sports photography with Sony A6600
40
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (810 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Travel photography information
Sony A6600 Travel photography information
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
84
better than average battery pack (810 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count good (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Landscape photography camera
40
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
85
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (810 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Vlogging information
Sony A6600 Vlogging information
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
84
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-12 and Sony A6600
 Olympus SZ-12Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-12 Sony Alpha a6600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-01-10 2019-08-28
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 425
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lb) 503 grams (1.11 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1497
Other
Battery life 220 images 810 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $350 $1,198