Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony WX10
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony WX10 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
- Released January 2012
- Superseded the Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Released January 2011
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony WX10 Overview
Let's look closer at the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Sony WX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SP-620 UZ was manufactured 13 months later than the WX10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ grades vs the WX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Sony WX10
SP-620 UZ | WX10 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 13 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
WX10 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony WX10
SP-620 UZ | WX10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ offers outside measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") and a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Sony WX10 has sizing of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Sony WX10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the WX10.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and WX10 is 78 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-620 UZ and WX10.
All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent SP-620 UZ will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SP-620 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-01-10 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.8 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 435 gr (0.96 lbs) | 161 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $199 | $200 |