Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W610

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony W610, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was brought out very close to the W610 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the SP-620 UZ grades versus the W610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony W610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the W610.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and W610 is 78 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and W610.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SP-620 UZ to resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.