Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony RX10 III

The following is a detailed overview of the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony RX10 III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is relatively comparable but the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") possess different sensor sizes.

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The SP-620 UZ was introduced 5 years earlier than the RX10 III which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SP-620 UZ scores against the RX10 III in relation 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-RX10 III. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got 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) while the Sony RX10 III has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony RX10 III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the RX10 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and RX10 III is 78 and 53 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and RX10 III.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-620 UZ with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX10 III will show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-620 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.