Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ50W

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was unveiled 21 months later than the HZ50W which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ matches up versus the HZ50W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-620 UZ provides physical measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Samsung HZ50W has proportions of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the HZ50W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and HZ50W is 78 and 70 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and HZ50W.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SP-620 UZ will have a benefit in sensor technology.