- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 14.0 megapixels
- 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Olympus SZ-12 Review.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
- 25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Nikon S810c Review.
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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: | ||
| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | SZ-12 | S810c |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | SZ-14 | |
| Camera Format: | Mid-Sized | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $199.99 | $349.95 |
| Street Price: | $127.85 | $349.95 |
| Date Available: | 2012-03-15 | 2014-05-01 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 7.6 oz (216 g) |
7.6 oz
(216 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.2 x
2.7 x
1.6 in. (107 x 69 x 40 mm) |
4.4 x
2.5 x
1.1 in. (113 x 64 x 28 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 14.0 | 16.0 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.44 microns | 1.34 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | ||
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4288 x 3216
(13.8 MP,
4:3), 4288 x 2416 (10.4 MP, Other), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, .MPO | JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 0.9 | 8.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p) 320x240 (30p) |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
| Movie File Format: | MP4 (MPEG-4) | MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: L-PCM stereo) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | Olympus lens; 11 Lenses in 10 Groups, 3/6 Aspherical | Zoom-Nikkor VR ED lens; 9 elements in 7 groups |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 25 - 600mm | 25 - 300mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 4.5 - 108mm | 4.5 - 54mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 24.00x | 12.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.0 or 8.7 (wide) / f/6.9 or 20 (tele) | f/3.3 (wide) / f/6.3 (tele) with 2 EV electronically controlled ND filter |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity |
2 cm to Infinity 0.8 in to Infinity |
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | CCD Contrast Detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking | Contrast Detection: Auto (9-area automatic selection), Center, Manual (touch), Face priority, Subject tracking |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | No | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | ||
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.7 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 1,229,000 dots (409,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 125 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 | Auto, Fixed Range Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600; ISO 3200 available when using Auto exposure mode |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1, One-touch | Auto, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash, Preset Manual (Custom) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1700 - 4 sec | 1/4000 - 4 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering | 256-segment matrix, Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2X), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No | No |
| Shutter Priority: | No | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No | No |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene Modes [Portrait, Beauty, Landscape, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fire Works, Cuisine, Documents, Beach & Snow, Pet (Cat), Pet (Dog)], Magic Filters [Pop Art, Pin Hole, Fish Eye, Drawing, Soft Focus, Punk, Sparkle, Water Color, Reflection, Miniature], In-Camera Panorama, PC Panorama, 3D Image Capture | Backlighting, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset |
| Self Timer: | 2, 12, Pet auto-shutter seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Flash off, Fill flash, Slow sync |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 5.6m (1ft 8in. to 18ft.); [T]: 1.0 to 3.0m (3ft 4in. to 9ft.) |
| Max Flash Sync: | ||
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | ||
| Movie File Format: | MP4 (MPEG-4) | MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: L-PCM stereo) |
| Included Memory: | 0.0 MB | 1,400.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | Yes |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired | |
| Connections (extended): | Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, Audio/Video Output), HDMI Type-D | Micro (Type-D) HDMI, 3.5mm headset jack |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 0.9 | 8.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 18 | 3 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | ||
| Play -> Record Time: | ||
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 220 shots | 270 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LI-50B | Proprietary EN-EL23 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL23 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | OLYMPUS [ib] and Olympus Viewer 2 | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Dual Image Stabilization, HD Video, Magic Art Filters, 3D Image Capture. Available in black, silver and red. | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS, built-in Wi-Fi and GPS, microSD media, 1.4GB built-in memory for images and movies, 1GB for applications. Available in white or black. |
