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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H90

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H90 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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Sony H90
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Sony H90

 SP-620 UZ H90 

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 H90 SP-620 UZ 
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony H90

 SP-620 UZ H90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2012Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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).

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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.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H90 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Portrait photography with Sony H90
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Street photography with Sony H90
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography information
Sony H90 Sports photography information
48
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography factors
Sony H90 Travel photography factors
61
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others in class (222g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography advice
Sony H90 Landscape photography advice
41
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Vlogging camera
Sony H90 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others in class (222 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony H90
 Olympus SP-620 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
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