Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H55

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

Check the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony H55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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.