Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony RX100 VII

Following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony RX100 VII, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SZ-12 (14MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the SZ-12 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-12 was announced 8 years prior to the RX100 VII which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SZ-12 grades vs the RX100 VII with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-12 has got physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony RX100 VII in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-12 vs the RX100 VII.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-12 and RX100 VII is 89 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-12 and RX100 VII.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SZ-12 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 VII will offer greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SZ-12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.