Olympus SZ-12
Camera summary
The Olympus SZ-12, made by Olympus, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on Jan. 10, 2012.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
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| Autofocus specs |
2.3 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
1.7 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
1.4 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.2 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
1.8 out of 5 stars
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Sensor
This camera has a CCD sensor with a 14 Megapixels resolution.
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1280 x 720 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 220 shots per charge with the included LI-50B battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Higher level cameras have a more higher mechanical shutter speed, this model's capabilities could be cumbersome by today's standards, so you should consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
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|---|---|
| Af center | No |
| Af continuous | No |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
| Af live view | No |
| Af multi area | Yes |
| Af phase detection | No |
| Af selective | No |
| Af single | Yes |
| Af touch | No |
| Af tracking | Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | - |
| Number of focus points | - |
Connectivity |
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| HDMI | Yes |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | - |
| DXO color depth | 0.0 |
| DXO dynamic range | 0.0 |
| DXO low light ISO | 0.0 |
| DXO overall score | 0.0 |
Exposure mode |
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| AF area | No |
| average | No |
| Center weighted | No |
| Multi segment | Yes |
| partial | No |
| spot | Yes |
General |
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| AKA | - |
| announced | Jan. 10, 2012 |
| Body type | Compact |
| brand | Olympus |
| msrp | $209.99 |
| model | Olympus SZ-12 |
| predecessor model | |
Lense |
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| Focal length multiplier | - |
| Lens mount | fixed lens |
| Manual focus | No |
| Macro focus range | n/a |
| Number of lenses | - |
Other features |
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| GPS | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Storage slots | 1 |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Timelapse recording | No |
Photography features |
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| AE bracketing | No |
| Aperture priority | No |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
| Custom white balance | No |
| Exposure compensation | No |
| External flash | No |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Flash range | n/a |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | No |
| Max continuous shooting | 1.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/1700s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 |
| Shutter priority | No |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Physical |
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| Battery life | 220 shots |
| Battery model | LI-50B |
| Battery type | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
| Dust proof | No |
| Environmental sealing | No |
| Freeze proof | No |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm |
| Shock proof | No |
| Water proof | No |
| Weight | 226 grs |
Screen |
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| Live view | Yes |
| Screen resolution | 460 |
| Screen size | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
Sensor |
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| Max boosted ISO | - |
| Max image resolution | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 |
| RAW support | No |
| Sensor area | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 14 |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor type | CCD |
Headphone port |
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| Headphone port | No |
| Max video resolution | 1280 x 720 |
| Microphone port | No |
| Video formats | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Viewfinder |
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| viewfinder | - |
| viewfinder coverage | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder |