Olympus SP-800 UZ vs Sony W620

Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony W620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-800 UZ (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-800 UZ was announced 23 months prior to the W620 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SP-800 UZ matches up against the W620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-800 UZ features outer dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Sony W620 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-800 UZ and the W620.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-800 UZ and W620 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-800 UZ and W620.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older SP-800 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.