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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony T900

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-610UZ
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released February 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony T900 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony T900, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was brought out 2 years later than the T900 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ grades vs the T900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Sony T900

 SP-620 UZ T900 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 T900 SP-620 UZ 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony T900

 SP-620 UZ T900 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got external measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has proportions of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony T900 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-620 UZ compared to the T900.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony T900 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and T900 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and T900.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SP-620 UZ to provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher SP-620 UZ is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography highlights
Sony T900 Portrait photography highlights
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
Sony T900 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography factors
Sony T900 Sports photography factors
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incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography factors
Sony T900 Travel photography factors
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MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography advice
Sony T900 Landscape photography advice
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fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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has manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Vlogging with Sony T900
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fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony T900
 Olympus SP-620 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-10 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435 grams (0.96 lb) 143 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $199 $300