Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony TX55

Below, we are comparing the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony TX55, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was introduced 6 months after the TX55 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the SP-620 UZ scores vs the TX55 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-620 UZ provides outside 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 TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony TX55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SP-620 UZ compared to the TX55.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and TX55 is 78 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and TX55.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration.