Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W620
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W620 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-610UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Sony W620
SP-610UZ | W620 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
W620 | SP-610UZ | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Sony W620
SP-610UZ | W620 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and W620 is 79 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Sony W620 Specifications
Olympus SP-610UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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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 |