Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Sony A57

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Sony A57, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is relatively close but the SP-620 UZ (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-620 UZ was revealed 8 months before the A57 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-620 UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SP-620 UZ matches up against the A57 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Sony SLT-A57. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ provides outer dimensions 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 A57 has sizing of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-620 UZ versus Sony A57 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-620 UZ against the A57.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-620 UZ and A57 is 78 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and A57.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The SP-620 UZ includes the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The more aged SP-620 UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.