Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony WX150

Here is a thorough review of the Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony WX150, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SZ-12 (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was unveiled at a similar time to the WX150 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the SZ-12 scores versus the WX150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-12 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-12 features outer dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony WX150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-12 versus the WX150.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-12 and WX150 is 89 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-12 and WX150.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX150 to show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.