Olympus E-620 vs Sony W370

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus E-620 and Sony W370, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and W370 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-620 was introduced 6 months prior to the W370 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the E-620 scores against the W370 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-620 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-620 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-620 offers outer 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) whilst the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-620 and Sony W370 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-620 and the W370.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and W370 is 71 and 94 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and W370.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-620 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony W370 will resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.