Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony W310

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-12 versus Sony W310, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was brought out 2 years later than the W310 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SZ-12 grades versus the W310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-12 has got exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-12 versus Sony W310 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-12 vs the W310.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-12 and W310 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-12 and W310.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SZ-12 to deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher SZ-12 will have an edge in sensor tech.