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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W620

Portability
78 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Older Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W620 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W620, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was unveiled at a similar time to the W620 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SP-620 UZ grades vs the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Sony W620

		

		

			
 SP-620 UZ W620 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

		

		

			
 W620 SP-620 UZ 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony W620

		

		

			
 SP-620 UZ W620 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W620 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-620 UZ compared to the W620.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W620 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and W620 is 78 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and W620.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SP-620 UZ to provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively.
	
			Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography features
Sony W620 Portrait photography features
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 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
33
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 has face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Street photography camera
 Sony W620 as a Street photography camera
50
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
56
 lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
 Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
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 incredible zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 has tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography info
Sony W620 Travel photography info
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 decent megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 great zoom (525mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
 lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Landscape photography with Sony W620
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 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 no manual control
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 no Time Lapse function
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 rather wide (28mm)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 small screen (2.7")
 no manual exposure
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 missing Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging advice
Sony W620 Vlogging advice
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 really wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect autofocus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no mic support
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 rather wide (28mm)
 has face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (116g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic port
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W620 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony W620
 Olympus SP-620 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 220 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $199 $102