Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony HX400V

The following is a thorough overview of the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was introduced 3 years earlier than the HX400V which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SP-620 UZ matches up vs the HX400V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ comes with outer dimensions 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 HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Sony HX400V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-620 UZ against the HX400V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and HX400V is 78 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and HX400V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX400V to resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SP-620 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.