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Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-S7 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Casio EX-S7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2010
Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-S7 was announced 14 months later than the SP-565UZ which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-S7 grades versus the SP-565UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 EX-S7 SP-565UZ 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009More recent by 14 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Casio EX-S7

 SP-565UZ EX-S7 

Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 EX-S7 SP-565UZ 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-S7 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Olympus SP-565UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus SP-565UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-S7 and the SP-565UZ.

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S7 and SP-565UZ is 96 and 72 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-S7 and SP-565UZ.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Casio EX-S7 to result in greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent EX-S7 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Street photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography info
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Travel photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography info
52
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
52
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography factors
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focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S7 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
24
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-S7 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S7 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Casio Exilim EX-S7Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S7 Olympus SP-565UZ
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-21 2009-01-15
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 413 grams (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 30
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 68
Other
Battery ID NP-80 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $140 $400