Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony HX350

The following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was introduced 6 years before the HX350 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SP-620 UZ scores vs the HX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony HX350 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the HX350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and HX350 is 78 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The pic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and HX350.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX350 to render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-620 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.