Olympus E-620 vs Sony TX1
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Olympus E-620 vs Sony TX1 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
- Revealed July 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
- Announced August 2009
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Here, we are evaluating the Olympus E-620 and Sony TX1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is very well matched but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and TX1 (1/2.4") posses different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-620 was unveiled very close to the TX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-620 matches up vs the TX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Sony TX1
| E-620 | TX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Olympus E-620
| TX1 | E-620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Sony TX1
| E-620 | TX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2009 |  | August 2009 | Similar age |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Olympus E-620 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-620 has external dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the Olympus E-620 and Sony TX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-620 vs the TX1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and TX1 is 71 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-620 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-620 and TX1.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-620 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-620 will give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.
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Olympus E-620 vs Sony TX1 Specifications
| Olympus E-620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus E-620 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2009-07-06 | 2009-08-06 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 7 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 8cm |
| Total lenses | 45 | - |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1250 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 500g (1.10 lb) | 142g (0.31 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| 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 pictures | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | BLS-1 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $799 | $350 |