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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W620

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony W620
(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
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W620 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was brought out 13 months later than the W620 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the XZ-10 grades against the W620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Sony W620

 XZ-10 W620 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 13 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Olympus XZ-10

 W620 XZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony W620

 XZ-10 W620 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 features outside measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the XZ-10 and the W620.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and W620 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and W620.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W620 to produce more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher XZ-10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography info
Sony W620 Portrait photography info
45
focusing manually
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
33
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Street photography features
Sony W620 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (221g)
56
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography info
Sony W620 Sports photography info
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography highlights
Sony W620 Travel photography highlights
60
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (221 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography information
Sony W620 Landscape photography information
53
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
33
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
Vlogging with Sony W620
35
really wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
more heavy than others (221g)
30
rather wide (28mm)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Sony W620
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus Stylus XZ-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-30 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 35 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221g (0.49 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 shots 220 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $428 $102