Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony RX100 III

Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Sony RX100 III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is relatively close but the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-620 UZ was announced 3 years earlier than the RX100 III and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SP-620 UZ scores vs the RX100 III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ features outer 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 RX100 III has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Sony RX100 III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-620 UZ compared to the RX100 III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and RX100 III is 78 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and RX100 III.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-620 UZ using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 III will result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SP-620 UZ will be behind in sensor tech.