Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony HX100V

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was unveiled 3 months later than the HX100V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SP-620 UZ scores versus the HX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-620 UZ comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the HX100V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and HX100V is 78 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and HX100V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you will need to take the age of the cameras into account.