Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony QX1

Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony QX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is pretty close but the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The SP-620 UZ was announced 3 years earlier than the QX1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the SP-620 UZ matches up vs the QX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony Alpha QX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony QX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the QX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and QX1 is 78 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and QX1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-620 UZ having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony QX1 will render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SP-620 UZ will be behind with regard to sensor technology.