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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W650

Portability
78 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W650 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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-610UZ
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W650 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W650, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was launched at a similar time to the W650 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SP-620 UZ scores vs the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Sony W650

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony W650

		

		

			
 SP-620 UZ W650 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has physical measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Sony W650 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W650 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the W650.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W650 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and W650 is 78 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and W650.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you will need to factor the launch date  of the products into consideration.
	
			Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Portrait photography with Sony W650
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 good MP (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
34
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography information
Sony W650 Street photography information
50
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (124 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Sports photography camera
 Sony W650 as a Sports photography camera
48
 long zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography factors
Sony W650 Travel photography factors
61
 good MP (16MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (525mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
 lighter than competition (124 grams)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography details
Sony W650 Landscape photography details
41
 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse recording
43
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 no manual control
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging info
Sony W650 Vlogging info
28
 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external microphone support
33
 really wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 lighter than competition (124 grams)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone port
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony W650 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony W650
 Olympus SP-620 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 435g (0.96 lbs) 124g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs
Battery form - 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    
Type of storage 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
Launch pricing $199 $140