Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony RX100
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony RX100 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2012
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Launched August 2012
- Successor is Sony RX100 II
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony RX100 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Sony RX100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") boast different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SP-620 UZ was brought out 7 months before the RX100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ scores versus the RX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony RX100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Sony RX100
SP-620 UZ | RX100 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
RX100 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Launched | August 2012 | January 2012 | More recent by 7 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony RX100
SP-620 UZ | RX100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-620 UZ features exterior 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) whilst the Sony RX100 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Sony RX100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-620 UZ compared to the RX100.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and RX100 is 78 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and RX100.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SP-620 UZ featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 will provide greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older SP-620 UZ will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony RX100 Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SP-620 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2012-08-28 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 435 gr (0.96 lb) | 240 gr (0.53 lb) |
Physical 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 All around score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 390 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $199 | $448 |