Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony HX80
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched March 2016
Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony HX80 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus SZ-12 and Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-12 (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SZ-12 was announced 5 years before the HX80 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SZ-12 scores versus the HX80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony HX80 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Sony HX80
SZ-12 | HX80 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Olympus SZ-12
HX80 | SZ-12 | |||
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Launched | March 2016 | January 2012 | More modern by 50 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Sony HX80
SZ-12 | HX80 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-12 has outside dimensions 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 HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SZ-12 and Sony HX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-12 against the HX80.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-12 and HX80 is 89 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-12 and HX80.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX80 to give you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SZ-12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Sports Comparison
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony HX80 Specifications
Olympus SZ-12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SZ-12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2016-03-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 lb) | 245 gr (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
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 photos | 390 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $350 | $368 |