Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ
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![Olympus E-620 front Olympus E-620 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Olympus-E-620.jpg)
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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
- Introduced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Increase to 1000)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
- Launched February 2010
- Updated by Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Olympus E-620 and Olympus SP-800 UZ, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is relatively close but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and SP-800 UZ (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.
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The E-620 was brought out 7 months prior to the SP-800 UZ so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus SP-800 UZ being a Compact camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-620 grades against the SP-800 UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-620 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ
E-620 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Olympus E-620
SP-800 UZ | E-620 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 7 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
E-620 | SP-800 UZ | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-620 comes with outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-620 and Olympus SP-800 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-620 against the SP-800 UZ.
![Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-620-vs-Olympus-SP-800-UZ-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and SP-800 UZ is 71 and 69 respectively.
![Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-620-vs-Olympus-SP-800-UZ-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-620 and SP-800 UZ.
To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-620 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus SP-800 UZ will result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older E-620 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-E-620-vs-Olympus-SP-800-UZ-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-620-vs-Olympus-SP-800-UZ-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus E-620 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications
Olympus E-620 | Olympus SP-800 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus E-620 | Olympus SP-800 UZ |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-07-06 | 2010-02-02 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 1000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 7 | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-840mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 12 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 500g (1.10 lb) | 455g (1.00 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $799 | $270 |