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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W620

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W620 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W620, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was launched 12 months before the W620 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SP-610UZ matches up vs the W620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Sony W620

 SP-610UZ W620 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 W620 SP-610UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony W620

 SP-610UZ W620 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ provides outside dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the W620.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W620 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and W620 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and W620.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of files though you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SP-610UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Portrait photography with Sony W620
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography features
Sony W620 Street photography features
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Sports photography with Sony W620
39
long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Travel photography with Sony W620
61
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (616mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
40
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging details
Sony W620 Vlogging details
26
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
30
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony W620
 Olympus SP-610UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-610UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-616mm (22.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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 405 gr (0.89 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 220 photographs
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $299 $102