Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony W530

Here is a thorough review of the Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony W530, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was unveiled 13 months later than the W530 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SZ-12 matches up vs the W530 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Sony W530 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-12 has got 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) and the Sony W530 has measurements of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony W530 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-12 and the W530.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-12 and W530 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-12 and W530.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern SZ-12 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.