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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SH-1 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
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-610UZ
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Refreshed by Olympus SH-2
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was brought out 3 years before the SH-1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SP-620 UZ matches up vs the SH-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus SH-1

 SP-620 UZ SH-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 SH-1 SP-620 UZ 
IntroducedMarch 2014January 2012More modern by 27 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus SH-1

 SP-620 UZ SH-1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Olympus SH-1 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus SH-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the SH-1.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and SH-1 is 78 and 88 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and SH-1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged SP-620 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Portrait photography camera
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Street photography camera
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch focus
lighter than average in class (271g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography advice
Olympus SH-1 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography factors
Olympus SH-1 Travel photography factors
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good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
good battery life (380 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (271g)
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Landscape photography with Olympus SH-1
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quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good battery life (380 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging highlights
Olympus SH-1 Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
37
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic port
lighter than average in class (271g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus SH-1
 Olympus SP-620 UZOlympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Olympus Stylus SH-1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-10 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE 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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435 grams (0.96 pounds) 271 grams (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Price at release $199 $349