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Olympus E-620 vs Sony WX50

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus E-620 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(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
  • Released July 2009
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus E-620 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus E-620 vs Sony WX50, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the E-620 (Four Thirds) and WX50 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The E-620 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WX50 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-620 matches up versus the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Sony WX50

 E-620 WX50 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Olympus E-620

 WX50 E-620 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2009Fresher by 31 months
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Sony WX50

 E-620 WX50 
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus E-620 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-620 enjoys outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-620 vs Sony WX50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the E-620 vs the WX50.

Olympus E-620 vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and WX50 is 71 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-620 and WX50.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-620 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX50 will provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older E-620 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus E-620 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX50 Portrait photography advice
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 Street photography highlights
Sony WX50 Street photography highlights
76
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Sports photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery life (500 CIPA)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX50 Travel photography highlights
53
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (500 shots)
low MP (12MP)
69
lighter than competitors (117g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX50 as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery life (500 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
38
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX50 as a Vlogging camera
18
no video recording
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (117g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus E-620 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Sony WX50
 Olympus E-620Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus E-620 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-06 2012-01-30
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 7 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 500g (1.10 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 240 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 NP-BN
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 1 1
Launch pricing $799 $250