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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony HX80

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony HX80 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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Old Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced March 2016
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony HX80 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was launched 5 years earlier than the HX80 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SP-620 UZ matches up against the HX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Sony HX80

 SP-620 UZ HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 HX80 SP-620 UZ 
AnnouncedMarch 2016January 2012Newer by 50 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony HX80

 SP-620 UZ HX80 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ provides physical measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Sony HX80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-620 UZ compared to the HX80.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and HX80 is 78 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and HX80.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX80 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SP-620 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography info
Sony HX80 Portrait photography info
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Street photography camera
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography details
Sony HX80 Sports photography details
48
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (390 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography advice
Sony HX80 Travel photography advice
61
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
76
good battery pack (390 shots)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
good battery pack (390 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging features
Sony HX80 Vlogging features
28
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
75
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony HX80
 Olympus SP-620 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-620 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-10 2016-03-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435 gr (0.96 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $199 $368