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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
78
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released March 2011
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was launched 11 months later than the SZ-30MR and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SP-620 UZ scores versus the SZ-30MR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 SP-620 UZ SZ-30MR 
ReleasedJanuary 2012March 2011Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 SZ-30MR SP-620 UZ 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus SZ-30MR

 SP-620 UZ SZ-30MR 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-30MR 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 vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the SZ-30MR.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and SZ-30MR is 78 and 89 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and SZ-30MR.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern SP-620 UZ should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography details
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography details
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Street photography camera
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography information
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography information
48
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography advice
Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography advice
61
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than average in class (226g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography factors
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography factors
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
41
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging advice
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Olympus SP-620 UZOlympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-620 UZ Olympus SZ-30MR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-10 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435 gr (0.96 pounds) 226 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 - 220 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $199 $279