Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony W620
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Revealed June 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2012
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Following is a complete review of the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony W620, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SZ-15 was released 18 months after the W620 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SZ-15 matches up versus the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Sony W620
| SZ-15 | W620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2013 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 18 months |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Olympus SZ-15
| W620 | SZ-15 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony W620
| SZ-15 | W620 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-15 enjoys physical dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony W620 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Olympus SZ-15 and Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-15 vs the W620.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-15 and W620 is 88 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-15 and W620.
As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-15 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SZ-15 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Sony W620 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus SZ-15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2013-06-21 | 2012-01-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 250 grams (0.55 lb) | 116 grams (0.26 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 220 photos |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | SLB-10A | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $200 | $102 |