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Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony QX10

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-12
(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
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2013
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony QX10 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony QX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SZ-12 (14MP) and QX10 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was unveiled 20 months prior to the QX10 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the SZ-12 scores versus the QX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Sony QX10

 SZ-12 QX10 
Display size3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Olympus SZ-12

 QX10 SZ-12 
LaunchedSeptember 2013January 2012More recent by 20 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Sony QX10

 SZ-12 QX10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-12 offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has proportions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-12 against the QX10.

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-12 and QX10 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-12 and QX10.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony QX10 to result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SZ-12 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Portrait photography camera
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
decent MP (18MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-12
Street photography with Sony QX10
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than average (105 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-12
Sports photography with Sony QX10
40
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
37
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average (105 grams)
offers touch to focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Landscape photography factors
Sony QX10 Landscape photography factors
40
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
38
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small ( inches)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-12 Vlogging highlights
Sony QX10 Vlogging highlights
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than average (105 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1440 x 1080 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-12 and Sony QX10
 Olympus SZ-12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SZ-12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Launched 2012-01-10 2013-09-04
Body design Compact Lens-style
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" -
Resolution of screen 460k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in None
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lbs) 105 grams (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 220 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $350 $250