- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
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28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 14.0 megapixels
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25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Canon A1200 advantages over Olympus SZ-12
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Less expensive
$110 vs
$200 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level
vs
Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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Longer exposure
15
vs
4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Olympus SZ-12 advantages over Canon A1200
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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More telephoto lens reach
600 mm
vs
112 mm
Capture objects farther away
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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More dots on screen
460k
vs
230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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More pixels
14.0
vs
12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Wider angle lens
25 mm
vs
28 mm
Capture more of the scene
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Bulb shutter
Bulb
vs
No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Similarities
Common Weaknesses
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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The Competition
Compared to Canon A1100 IS
Canon
A1200
Canon
A1100 IS
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Less expensive
-
Shoots 24p video
Olympus
SZ-12
Canon
A1100 IS
Compared to Canon A3100 IS
Canon
A1200
Canon
A3100 IS
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Less expensive
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Olympus
SZ-12
Canon
A3100 IS
Compared to Canon A1300
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Bigger pixels
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Shoots 24p video
Olympus
SZ-12
Canon
A1300
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Less expensive
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Compared to Olympus SZ-16
Canon
A1200
Olympus
SZ-16
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Less expensive
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Olympus
SZ-12
Olympus
SZ-16
-
Less expensive
-
Bulb shutter
Compared to Olympus SZ-15
Canon
A1200
Olympus
SZ-15
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Less expensive
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Olympus
SZ-12
Olympus
SZ-15
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Longer exposure
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Bulb shutter