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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A380

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A380 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Released August 2009
  • Replaced the Sony A350
  • Replacement is Sony A390
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A380 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A380, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty close but the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-620 UZ was launched 2 years after the A380 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SP-620 UZ grades against the A380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Sony A380

 SP-620 UZ A380 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 29 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 A380 SP-620 UZ 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony A380

 SP-620 UZ A380 
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Sony A380 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the A380.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A380 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and A380 is 78 and 68 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and A380.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-620 UZ because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus SP-620 UZ will render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher SP-620 UZ is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Portrait photography with Sony A380
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
72
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography highlights
Sony A380 Street photography highlights
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography advice
Sony A380 Sports photography advice
48
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography factors
Sony A380 Travel photography factors
61
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
54
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (500 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography details
Sony A380 Landscape photography details
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
61
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.7 inches)
not so great battery life (500 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Vlogging with Sony A380
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
9
can't record video
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony A380
 Olympus SP-620 UZSony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-620 UZ Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2012-01-10 2009-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435 grams (0.96 pounds) 519 grams (1.14 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.8
DXO Low light score not tested 614
Other
Battery life - 500 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $199 $899