Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony WX9

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony WX9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was manufactured 13 months later than the WX9 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SP-620 UZ grades versus the WX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-620 UZ comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony WX9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-620 UZ compared to the WX9.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and WX9 is 78 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and WX9.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent SP-620 UZ is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.