Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony RX1R

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Sony RX1R, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

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The SP-620 UZ was revealed 17 months prior to the RX1R making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SP-620 UZ grades against the RX1R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Sony RX1R has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Sony RX1R in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the RX1R.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and RX1R is 78 and 79 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and RX1R.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SP-620 UZ with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX1R will produce extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-620 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.