Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A9

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and A9 (24MP) and the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-620 UZ was unveiled 6 years prior to the A9 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the SP-620 UZ matches up vs the A9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony Alpha A9. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ enjoys outside measurements 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 Sony A9 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-620 UZ against the A9.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and A9 is 78 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and A9.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SP-620 UZ using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A9 will show greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-620 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.