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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H50

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H50 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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-610UZ
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Announced January 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H50 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was announced 3 years after the H50 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SP-620 UZ matches up vs the H50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Sony H50

 SP-620 UZ H50 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 H50 SP-620 UZ 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony H50

 SP-620 UZ H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ features 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 H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the H50.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and H50 is 78 and 69 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and H50.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to produce greater detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer SP-620 UZ should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low MP (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography information
Sony H50 Sports photography information
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excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
32
great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography features
Sony H50 Travel photography features
61
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
44
built-in flash
long zoom (465mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (547 grams)
low MP (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
34
focusing manually
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low MP (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Sony H50 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (547g)
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony H50
 Olympus SP-620 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-620 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-10 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435g (0.96 pounds) 547g (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $199 $80