Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony W220

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus SZ-12 versus Sony W220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was manufactured 3 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SZ-12 scores vs the W220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-12 provides physical 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 W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-12 vs the W220.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-12 and W220 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-12 and W220.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-12 to show more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger SZ-12 provides a benefit in sensor technology.