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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony WX80

Portability
78 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony WX80 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
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-610UZ
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony WX80 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony WX80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was launched 12 months prior to the WX80 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SP-620 UZ scores versus the WX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Sony WX80

		

		

			
 SP-620 UZ WX80 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

		

		

			
 WX80 SP-620 UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony WX80

		

		

			
 SP-620 UZ WX80 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither contains Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony WX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-620 UZ versus the WX80.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony WX80 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and WX80 is 78 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and WX80.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of images though you should always take the launch date  of the products into consideration. The older SP-620 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography information
Sony WX80 Portrait photography information
34
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
34
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography details
Sony WX80 Street photography details
50
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers focus by touch
 lighter than competition (124 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography features
Sony WX80 Sports photography features
48
 great zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
61
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 long reach (525mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
 lighter than competition (124 grams)
 offers focus by touch
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Landscape photography advice
Sony WX80 Landscape photography advice
41
 pretty wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 no manual control
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 missing Timelapse function
38
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging details
Sony WX80 Vlogging details
28
 pretty wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focusing
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing microphone socket
35
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (124 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 lack of external mic support
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony WX80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony WX80
 Olympus SP-620 UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-620 UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-10 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 life - 240 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $199 $276