Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony HX80

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.