Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony HX50V
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Released April 2013
- Previous Model is Sony HX30V
Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony HX50V Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SZ-12 (14MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ-12 was revealed 15 months before the HX50V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SZ-12 grades versus the HX50V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Sony HX50V
SZ-12 | HX50V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Olympus SZ-12
HX50V | SZ-12 | |||
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Released | April 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 15 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Sony HX50V
SZ-12 | HX50V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-12 provides external dimensions 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 Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
See the Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony HX50V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-12 compared to the HX50V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-12 and HX50V is 89 and 89 respectively.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-12 and HX50V.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony HX50V to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SZ-12 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Olympus SZ-12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SZ-12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2013-04-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5184 x 2920 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 lbs) | 272 grams (0.60 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | 400 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $350 | $439 |