Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony HX7V

Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus SZ-12 and Sony HX7V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was introduced 6 months later than the HX7V and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SZ-12 grades against the HX7V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-12 features outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SZ-12 compared to the HX7V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-12 and HX7V is 89 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-12 and HX7V.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX7V to deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively.