Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony HX99

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus SZ-12 versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SZ-12 (14MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the SZ-12 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) boast different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-12 was released 7 years before the HX99 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SZ-12 matches up vs the HX99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-12 has got physical dimensions 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 HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-12 versus Sony HX99 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-12 vs the HX99.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-12 and HX99 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-12 and HX99.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SZ-12 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX99 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SZ-12 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.