84points

Olympus DM-620

85points

Zoom H1

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44 facts in comparison

Olympus DM-620 vs Zoom H1

Olympus DM-620
Zoom H1

Why is Olympus DM-620 better than Zoom H1?

  • 63.39% less body volume
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    67.91 cm³vs185.5 cm³
  • Has a rechargeable battery
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  • Records onto an SD card
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  • Has an A-B repeat feature
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  • Has an audio editing feature
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  • Can synchronize your documents with a USB drive
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  • 4.2 mm narrower
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    39.8 mmvs44 mm
  • 15.6 mm thinner
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    15.4 mmvs31 mm

Why is Zoom H1 better than Olympus DM-620?

  • Has stereo speakers
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  • 26 g lighter
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    60 gvs86 g
  • 1 more microphone(s)
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    2vs1

Price comparison

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Design

volume

67.91 cm³

185.5 cm³

Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
weight

86 g

60 g

We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
Has a dedicated Record Button
Olympus DM-620
Zoom H1
Dedicated Record Button makes recording fast and simple because you need only to press it to start and stop the recording.
screen size

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The size of the screen (measured diagonally).
has a touch screen
Olympus DM-620
Zoom H1
You can operate the device easily, by pressing the screen with your fingers.
has a remote control
Olympus DM-620
Zoom H1
A remote control allows you to control the device remotely. The remote control can be included or optional.
width

39.8 mm

44 mm

The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.
thickness

15.4 mm

31 mm

The thickness (or depth) of the product.
height

110.8 mm

136 mm

The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.

Audio

has stereo speakers
Olympus DM-620
Zoom H1
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
Has a noise cut function
Olympus DM-620
Zoom H1
The noise cut function make play-back clearer, with low background noise.
Has an automatic recording
Olympus DM-620
Zoom H1
You can set your device to automatically record whenever sound above your designated level is detected.
has a microphone input
Olympus DM-620
Zoom H1
A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.
has a stereo microphone
Olympus DM-620
Zoom H1
A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.
Has a background noise filter
Olympus DM-620
Zoom H1
The device has a filter to reduce background noise.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
Is capable to record voice
Olympus DM-620
Zoom H1
Voice recording feature allows you to record voice memos, notes, lectures, etc.
audio output power

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Audio output power is based on the number of speakers and their power in watts. High audio output power results in loud, clear sounds.

Memory & Battery

has an external memory slot
Olympus DM-620
Zoom H1
The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.
has a rechargeable battery
Olympus DM-620
Zoom H1
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
internal storage

4GB

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The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
Records onto an SD card
Olympus DM-620
Zoom H1
You can record lectures, music, notes, etc., directly onto an SD card, which provides more storage flexibility.
battery power

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Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
included SD card (memory size)

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2GB

Some manufacturers include a memory card in the box. An SD card with a higher storage capacity allows you to extend the storage space on your device with ease, providing you with more space for your data.
has a removable battery
Olympus DM-620
Zoom H1
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.

Connectivity

With more USB ports, you are able to connect more devices.
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
Olympus DM-620
Zoom H1
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
Newer USB versions are faster and have better power management.
supports Wi-Fi
Olympus DM-620
Zoom H1
The device can connect to Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version

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The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
Has a built-in USB male connector
Olympus DM-620
Zoom H1
The device comes with a built-in USB male connector and doesn't need a separate USB cable to connect with the computer.
Has a Hi-Z input
Olympus DM-620
Zoom H1
Hi-Z simply refers to “hi-impedance”, with the Hi-Z input you can connect a guitar to the device.

Features

Has an A-B repeat feature
Olympus DM-620
Zoom H1
You can use the A-B repeat feature to mark the beginning and ending of a particular passage of a recording that you want to listen again and again.
Can synchronize documents with Dropbox
Olympus DM-620
Zoom H1
The device can save and synchronize documents with Dropbox.
Can synchronize documents with Evernote
Olympus DM-620
Zoom H1
The device can save and synchronize documents with Evernote.
The device can save and synchronize documents with Google Drive.
The device can save and synchronize documents with SharePoint.
The device can save and synchronize documents with internal network.
Has a Voice-to-text function
Olympus DM-620
Zoom H1
Voice-to-text is a type of speech recognition program that converts spoken to written language.
Has a voice-to-email function
Olympus DM-620
Zoom H1
Audios are converted into text files and sent to an email account.
The device can save and synchronize documents with the USB drive.

Price comparison

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