Olympus E-620 vs Sony RX10

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus E-620 vs Sony RX10, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the E-620 (Four Thirds) and RX10 (1") feature different sensor size.

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The E-620 was revealed 5 years prior to the RX10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-620 matches up vs the RX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-620 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-620 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-620 provides outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-620 vs Sony RX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-620 compared to the RX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-620 and RX10 is 71 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and RX10.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-620 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX10 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older E-620 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.