Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony HX400V

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus SZ-12 versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SZ-12 (14MP) and HX400V (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was revealed 3 years before the HX400V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SZ-12 matches up versus the HX400V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-12 features outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-12 versus Sony HX400V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-12 against the HX400V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-12 and HX400V is 89 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-12 and HX400V.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX400V to render extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SZ-12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.