Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung EX2F

Following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung EX2F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-620 UZ was released 11 months prior to the EX2F so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ matches up against the EX2F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Samsung EX2F. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has physical measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung EX2F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the EX2F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and EX2F is 78 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and EX2F.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SP-620 UZ due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus SP-620 UZ will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SP-620 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.