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Olympus E-620 vs Sony W510

Portability
71
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47
Olympus E-620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus E-620 vs Sony W510 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 W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus E-620 vs Sony W510 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus E-620 versus Sony W510, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is very close but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and W510 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-620 was manufactured 18 months prior to the W510 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-620 grades versus the W510 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Sony W510

 E-620 W510 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Olympus E-620

 W510 E-620 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 18 months

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Sony W510

 E-620 W510 
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus E-620 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-620 has external measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony W510 has measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-620 versus Sony W510 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-620 versus the W510.

Olympus E-620 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and W510 is 71 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and W510.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The E-620 has got the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more aged E-620 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-620 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 Portrait photography info
Sony W510 Portrait photography info
59
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Street photography camera
Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
76
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W510 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery life (500 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W510 Landscape photography highlights
53
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
low battery life (500 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
32
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 Vlogging details
Sony W510 Vlogging details
18
can't record video
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus E-620 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Sony W510
 Olympus E-620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus E-620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
Class Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-06 2011-01-06
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 7 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-104mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 4cm
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 2.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500g (1.10 lb) 119g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $799 $99