Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony WX220

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony WX220, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was launched 3 years prior to the WX220 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the SP-620 UZ scores against the WX220 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ features outer measurements 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 WX220 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the WX220.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and WX220 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and WX220.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX220 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SP-620 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.