Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H90
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H90 Key Specs
(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
- Older Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Announced February 2012
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H90 Overview
Here is a in depth review of the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SP-620 UZ was revealed very close to the H90 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the SP-620 UZ scores versus the H90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Sony H90
SP-620 UZ | H90 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
H90 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony H90
SP-620 UZ | H90 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | February 2012 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Sony H90 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
Check the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony H90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the H90.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and H90 is 78 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and H90.
As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you should take the production date of the cameras into account.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H90 Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SP-620 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 435 gr (0.96 lbs) | 222 gr (0.49 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 290 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $199 | $230 |