Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A500

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Sony A500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and A500 (12MP) and the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The SP-620 UZ was manufactured 2 years after the A500 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ matches up against the A500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-620 UZ features 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) while the Sony A500 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Sony A500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the A500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and A500 is 78 and 63 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and A500.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-620 UZ because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus SP-620 UZ will offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer SP-620 UZ provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.