Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W620
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W620 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The entire galleries are available at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Sony W620
XZ-10 | W620 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2012 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Olympus XZ-10
W620 | XZ-10 |
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Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony W620
XZ-10 | W620 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Analyze the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony W620 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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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 |