Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony RX1R II

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony RX1R II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-620 UZ was launched 4 years before the RX1R II and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SP-620 UZ grades versus the RX1R II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ enjoys 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) and the Sony RX1R II has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-620 UZ compared to the RX1R II.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and RX1R II is 78 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and RX1R II.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-620 UZ featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 26MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older SP-620 UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.