Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony S2000
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![Olympus SZ-12 front Olympus SZ-12 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SZ-12/Olympus-SZ-12-front.jpg)
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Released January 2010
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony S2000 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus SZ-12 and Sony S2000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-12 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SZ-12 was introduced 2 years later than the S2000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SZ-12 matches up versus the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Sony S2000
SZ-12 | S2000 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 25 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Olympus SZ-12
S2000 | SZ-12 |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Sony S2000
SZ-12 | S2000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-12 features outside 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) and the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SZ-12 and Sony S2000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SZ-12 against the S2000.
![Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony S2000 size comparison Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony S2000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-12-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S2000-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-12 and S2000 is 89 and 93 respectively.
![Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-12-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S2000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-12 and S2000.
As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-12 to give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer SZ-12 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
![Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SZ-12-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S2000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-12-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S2000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Olympus SZ-12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SZ-12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 lbs) | 167g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $350 | $225 |