Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A9 II
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A9 II Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2012
- Replaced the Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
- Introduced October 2019
- Replaced the Sony A9
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A9 II Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Sony A9 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.
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The SP-620 UZ was manufactured 8 years prior to the A9 II which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SP-620 UZ matches up against the A9 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A9 II Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Sony A9 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Sony A9 II
SP-620 UZ | A9 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
A9 II | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Introduced | October 2019 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 94 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+1210k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony A9 II
SP-620 UZ | A9 II | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got exterior 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 Sony A9 II has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Sony A9 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the A9 II.
![Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A9 II size comparison Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A9 II size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-620-UZ-vs-Sony-Alpha-A9-Mark-II-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and A9 II is 78 and 62 respectively.
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and A9 II.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SP-620 UZ due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A9 II will offer you more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-620 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
![Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SP-620-UZ-vs-Sony-Alpha-A9-Mark-II-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-620-UZ-vs-Sony-Alpha-A9-Mark-II-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A9 II Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SP-620 UZ | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-01-10 | 2019-10-03 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 693 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,440k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,686k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/8000s |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 435 gr (0.96 lb) | 678 gr (1.49 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") |
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 | - | 690 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
Card slots | 1 | Dual |
Retail pricing | $199 | $4,498 |