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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony HX10V

Portability
78 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91 Imaging
42 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-610UZ
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Refreshed by Sony HX20V
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony HX10V Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was launched around the same time to the HX10V and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SP-620 UZ grades vs the HX10V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Sony HX10V

		

		

			
 SP-620 UZ HX10V 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

		

		

			
 HX10V SP-620 UZ 
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony HX10V

		

		

			
 SP-620 UZ HX10V 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither has Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has outer measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Sony HX10V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the HX10V.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony HX10V size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and HX10V is 78 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and HX10V.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX10V to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively.
	
			Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography advice
Sony HX10V Portrait photography advice
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 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection focus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 provides face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
 Sony HX10V as a Street photography camera
50
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
62
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (234g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography advice
Sony HX10V Sports photography advice
48
 amazing zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
 incredible zoom range (24-400mm  16.7 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography advice
Sony HX10V Travel photography advice
61
 good  resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great reach (525mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
 lighter than others (234g)
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 great reach (400mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography features
Sony HX10V Landscape photography features
41
 fairly wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 no manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse recording
45
 really wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (18 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging details
Sony HX10V Vlogging details
28
 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of external mic support
34
 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others (234g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing external microphone jack
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony HX10V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony HX10V
 Olympus SP-620 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-10 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 435 grams (0.96 pounds) 234 grams (0.52 pounds)
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 - 320 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 recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $199 $616