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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A7R III

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-610UZ
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced October 2017
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R II
  • Updated by Sony A7R IV
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A7R III Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A7R III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-620 UZ was unveiled 6 years earlier than the A7R III which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ matches up vs the A7R III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Sony A7R III

 SP-620 UZ A7R III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 A7R III SP-620 UZ 
AnnouncedOctober 2017January 2012Newer by 70 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k230kClearer display (+1210k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony A7R III

 SP-620 UZ A7R III 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-620 UZ enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Sony A7R III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A7R III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the A7R III.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and A7R III is 78 and 63 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and A7R III.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-620 UZ having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7R III will deliver greater detail having an extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SP-620 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography advice
Sony A7R III Portrait photography advice
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
86
focusing manually
resolution is great (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Street photography with Sony A7R III
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Sports photography camera
48
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
89
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
good battery power (650 per charge)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography factors
Sony A7R III Travel photography factors
61
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
good battery power (650 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
resolution is great (42MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
87
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment proof
good battery power (650 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging info
Sony A7R III Vlogging info
28
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
37
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony A7R III
 Olympus SP-620 UZSony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-620 UZ Sony Alpha A7R III
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2012-01-10 2017-10-25
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 3200 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 425
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435g (0.96 lb) 657g (1.45 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3523
Other
Battery life - 650 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Storage slots One Two
Pricing at launch $199 $2,800