Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W330

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony W330, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was launched 2 years later than the W330 and that is quite a serious difference 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 W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SP-620 UZ grades versus the W330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Sony W330 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got outer measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Sony W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony W330 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-620 UZ against the W330.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and W330 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and W330.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent SP-620 UZ provides an edge in sensor technology.