• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 960.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus SZ-12 advantages over Canon SX410 IS

  • Less expensive
    $200 vs $280 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.44 vs 1.20 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.0 vs f/3.5
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Thinner
    39 mm vs 85 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    216g vs 325g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    0.9 fps vs 0.5 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Canon SX410 IS advantages over Olympus SZ-12

  • More telephoto lens reach
    960 mm vs 600 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More pixels
    20.0 vs 14.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1700 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax VS20

Olympus SZ-12
Pentax VS20
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out
  • $106
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Faster JPEG shooting
Canon SX410 IS
Pentax VS20
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
  • $106
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Thinner

Compared to Olympus SZ-16

Olympus SZ-12
Olympus SZ-16
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bulb shutter
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Shoots 1080p video
Canon SX410 IS
Olympus SZ-16
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compared to Olympus SZ-15

Olympus SZ-12
Olympus SZ-15
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Bulb shutter
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
Canon SX410 IS
Olympus SZ-15
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compared to Canon SX400 IS

Olympus SZ-12
Canon SX400 IS
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
Canon SX410 IS
Canon SX400 IS
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus

Compared to Canon SX420 IS

Olympus SZ-12
Canon SX420 IS
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Newer
Canon SX410 IS
Canon SX420 IS
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
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