Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony QX100

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Sony QX100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is fairly close but the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") possess different sensor measurements.

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The SP-620 UZ was introduced 20 months earlier than the QX100 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the SP-620 UZ scores versus the QX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ features 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 QX100 has sizing of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Sony QX100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-620 UZ against the QX100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and QX100 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and QX100.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-620 UZ having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony QX100 will render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-620 UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.