Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony RX100 VI

Here is a extensive overview of the Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony RX100 VI, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-12 (14MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the SZ-12 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-12 was announced 7 years earlier than the RX100 VI and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SZ-12 matches up versus the RX100 VI with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-12 features outside 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 RX100 VI has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony RX100 VI in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-12 and the RX100 VI.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-12 and RX100 VI is 89 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-12 and RX100 VI.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SZ-12 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 VI will show extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older SZ-12 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.