Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H55
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H55 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Replaced the Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Announced June 2010
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Here, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony H55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SP-620 UZ was brought out 20 months later than the H55 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SP-620 UZ matches up vs the H55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Sony H55
| SP-620 UZ | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
| H55 | SP-620 UZ |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony H55
| SP-620 UZ | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ provides external measurements 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 H55 has measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the H55.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and H55 is 78 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and H55.
Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-620 UZ to produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SP-620 UZ should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H55 Specifications
| Olympus SP-620 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus SP-620 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2010-06-16 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | Bionz |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 435g (0.96 lb) | 200g (0.44 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $199 | $235 |