Olympus E-620 vs Sony H55

Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus E-620 vs Sony H55, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively close but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and H55 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-620 was released 11 months prior to the H55 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 Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-620 scores vs the H55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-620 comes with exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-620 against the H55.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-620 and H55 is 71 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-620 and H55.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-620 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony H55 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older E-620 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.