Comparisons / Comparison of Olympus SP-620UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

Comparison of Olympus SP-620UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 ×
Olympus SP-620UZ ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1Olympus SP-620UZ
BrandSonyOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberDSC-HX1SP-620UZ
Camera formatEVFMid-Sized
Release year (year)20092012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)115110
Width (mm)9274
Height (mm)8374
Weight (g)515435
Waterproof--
SuccessorSony HX100V-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor-
Effective megapixels (MP)9.116
Sensor format1/2.4 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)27.0528.07
Sensor width (mm)5.926.17
Sensor height (mm)4.574.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.711.34
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 1944(6.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2592(9.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • jpeg
  • mpo
Continuous-mode (fps)10-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG4 AVC/H.264MP4 (MPEG-4)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMI, ComponentHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensSony G Lens, 13 elements in 10 groups including 1 ED, 1 asph. elementOlympus lens; 12 Lenses in 9 Groups, 3 Aspherical
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 560.0025.00 - 525.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-5.00
Zoom ratio (x)2021
Aperture range (f)0.19 - 0.290.17 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)120
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 108
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast DetectionCCD Contrast Detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type, 201K pixels-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 125 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • one-touch
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/1500 - 4
Bulb mode-+
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti Pattern, Center Weighted, SpotDigital ESP Metering, Spot Metering, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesEasy, Sweep Panorama, Anti motion blur, Handheld Twilight, High Sensitivity, Twilight,Twilight Portrait, Landscape, PortraitScene Modes [Portrait, Beauty, Landscape, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fire Works
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.3m-9.2m(W), 1.5m-5.1m(T)-
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)110
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • optional wired
Connections (extended)
  • multi-connector
  • audio/video output)
  • hdmi type-d
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.55-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.31-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.23-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.67-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)2.3-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)390-
Battery form factorProprietary Info LITHIUM4 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline/lithium disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium ion rechargeable4 x Alkaline AAs
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • sony cd-rom
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and features10fps Full-resolution Burst Mode, Optical Image Stabilization, Tilt LCD, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Face DetectionDual Image Stabilization, HD Video, Magic Art Filters, 3D Image Capture. Available in silver and black.



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