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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W370

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W370 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
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W370 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Sony W370, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was brought out 2 years after the W370 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SP-620 UZ matches up vs the W370 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Sony W370

 SP-620 UZ W370 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 W370 SP-620 UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony W370

 SP-620 UZ W370 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-620 UZ against the W370.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W370 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and W370 is 78 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and W370.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer SP-620 UZ provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography details
Sony W370 Portrait photography details
34
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography features
Sony W370 Street photography features
50
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography highlights
Sony W370 Sports photography highlights
48
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography details
Sony W370 Travel photography details
61
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography features
Sony W370 Landscape photography features
41
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging features
Sony W370 Vlogging features
28
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony W370
 Olympus SP-620 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 435g (0.96 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $199 $230