Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H300

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was announced 3 years earlier than the H300 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SP-620 UZ grades versus the H300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the H300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and H300 is 78 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and H300.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony H300 to produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-620 UZ will be behind in sensor tech.