Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W370
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W370 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Sony W370
SP-620 UZ | W370 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
W370 | SP-620 UZ |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony W370
SP-620 UZ | W370 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
See the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Sony W370 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W370 Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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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 |