FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Here is a in-depth assessment of the FujiFilm S1600 and Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was launched 13 months later than the SP-565UZ making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S1600 matches up versus the SP-565UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 & Olympus SP-565UZ. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1600 has external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S1600 vs the SP-565UZ.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and SP-565UZ is 78 and 72 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and SP-565UZ.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the FujiFilm S1600 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher S1600 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.