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Olympus E-620 vs Sony QX1

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Olympus E-620 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Announced July 2009
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Announced September 2014
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Olympus E-620 vs Sony QX1 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus E-620 and Sony QX1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Lens-style by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the E-620 (Four Thirds) and QX1 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The E-620 was released 6 years earlier than the QX1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-620 grades against the QX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Sony QX1

 E-620 QX1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Olympus E-620

 QX1 E-620 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014July 2009Newer by 62 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Sony QX1

 E-620 QX1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Olympus E-620 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-620 enjoys physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony QX1 has measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-620 against the QX1.

Olympus E-620 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and QX1 is 71 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and QX1.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-620 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony QX1 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged E-620 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-620 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 Portrait photography factors
Sony QX1 Portrait photography factors
60
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
66
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
no manual control
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 Street photography advice
Sony QX1 Street photography advice
76
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
69
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 Sports photography factors
Sony QX1 Sports photography factors
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
56
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery life (440 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 Travel photography advice
Sony QX1 Travel photography advice
53
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
71
great battery life (440 CIPA)
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (216 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-620
Landscape photography with Sony QX1
53
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12MP)
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
64
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (440 CIPA)
small screen ( inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX1 as a Vlogging camera
18
no video shooting
32
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (216g)
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Olympus E-620 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Sony QX1
 Olympus E-620Sony Alpha QX1
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus E-620 Sony Alpha QX1
Class Entry-Level DSLR Lens-style
Announced 2009-07-06 2014-09-03
Physical type Compact SLR Lens-style
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 7 25
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Amount of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" -
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500 gr (1.10 pounds) 216 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 440 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Cost at release $799 $500