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Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony W650

Portability
89 Imaging
37 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SZ-12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-12
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony W650 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus SZ-12 and Sony W650, one is 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 W650 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was announced very close to the W650 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-12 scores against the W650 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Sony W650

		

		

			
 SZ-12 W650 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Olympus SZ-12

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Sony W650

		

		

			
 SZ-12 W650 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-12 has got physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SZ-12 and Sony W650 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-12 against the W650.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony W650 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-12 and W650 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-12 and W650.
Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W650 to offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-12 Portrait photography advice
Sony W650 Portrait photography advice
33
 decent MP (14MP)
 includes face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
34
 resolution is good (16MP)
 offers face detection focus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus SZ-12 Street photography information
Sony W650 Street photography information
60
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others in class (226 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (124g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SZ-12 Sports photography details
Sony W650 Sports photography details
40
 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14MP)
 includes tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
 no phase detect auto focus
40
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SZ-12 Travel photography info
Sony W650 Travel photography info
65
 lighter than others in class (226 grams)
 decent MP (14MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 bad battery pack (220 shots)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
 lighter than others (124g)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus SZ-12 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
40
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-12 Vlogging info
Sony W650 Vlogging info
31
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focus
 lighter than others in class (226 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic support
33
 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 lighter than others (124g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external microphone support
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony W650 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-12 and Sony W650
 Olympus SZ-12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SZ-12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-10 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT Color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 226g (0.50 pounds) 124g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 220 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $350 $140