Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony S980
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony S980 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Released February 2009
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The following is a complete review of the Olympus SZ-12 versus Sony S980, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the S980 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SZ-12 was introduced 2 years after the S980 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SZ-12 matches up against the S980 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Sony S980
| SZ-12 | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 36 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Olympus SZ-12
| S980 | SZ-12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Sony S980
| SZ-12 | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-12 has got external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony S980 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SZ-12 versus Sony S980 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-12 and the S980.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-12 and S980 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-12 and S980.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-12 to deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher SZ-12 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony S980 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus SZ-12 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 226 gr (0.50 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 images | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
| 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, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $350 | $300 |
