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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony G3

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony G3 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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony G3 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony G3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was introduced 3 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SP-620 UZ scores vs the G3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Sony G3

 SP-620 UZ G3 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 G3 SP-620 UZ 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony G3

 SP-620 UZ G3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-620 UZ provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the G3.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony G3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and G3 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and G3.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SP-620 UZ to provide you with more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern SP-620 UZ will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography factors
Sony G3 Portrait photography factors
34
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography details
Sony G3 Street photography details
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography features
Sony G3 Sports photography features
48
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography details
Sony G3 Travel photography details
61
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Sony G3 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony G3
 Olympus SP-620 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-620 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-10 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435g (0.96 lb) 185g (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $199 $200