Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A55

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony A55, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is relatively close but the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The SP-620 UZ was introduced 17 months after the A55 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SP-620 UZ scores against the A55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-620 UZ & Sony SLT-A55. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-620 UZ provides physical measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Sony A55 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony A55 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-620 UZ against the A55.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and A55 is 78 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-620 UZ and A55.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The SP-620 UZ features the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The fresher SP-620 UZ provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.