Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony WX30
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
- Replaced the Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released July 2011

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony WX30 Overview
Below is a thorough overview of the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Sony WX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SP-620 UZ was introduced 6 months later than the WX30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SP-620 UZ scores versus the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony WX30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Sony WX30
SP-620 UZ | WX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
WX30 | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony WX30
SP-620 UZ | WX30 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Sony WX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the WX30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and WX30 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and WX30.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you really should take the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Olympus SP-620 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SP-620 UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-10 | 2011-07-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixel |
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 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
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 | 435 grams (0.96 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 | - | 250 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $199 | $259 |