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Olympus E-620 vs Sony W610

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Olympus E-620 vs Sony W610 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus E-620 vs Sony W610 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus E-620 and Sony W610, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-620 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty similar but the E-620 (Four Thirds) and W610 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-620 was introduced 3 years earlier than the W610 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-620 scores versus the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Sony W610

 E-620 W610 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Olympus E-620

 W610 E-620 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 30 months

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Sony W610

 E-620 W610 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus E-620 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-620 enjoys 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 W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-620 and Sony W610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-620 against the W610.

Olympus E-620 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-620 and W610 is 71 and 97 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-620 and W610.

Plainly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-620 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony W610 will offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-620 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-620 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W610 as a Portrait photography camera
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-620
Street photography with Sony W610
76
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
56
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 Sports photography info
Sony W610 Sports photography info
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (4.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (500 per charge)
26
MP count good (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 Travel photography information
Sony W610 Travel photography information
53
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (500 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
69
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-620
Landscape photography with Sony W610
53
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery (500 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
33
quite wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W610 as a Vlogging camera
18
lack of video recording
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus E-620 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Sony W610
 Olympus E-620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus E-620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-06 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 7 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 4cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500 grams (1.10 lbs) 113 grams (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 250 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
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