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Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm SL300 versus Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was revealed 3 years after the SP-565UZ which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up vs the SP-565UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 Fujifilm SL300 SP-565UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Fujifilm SL300

 SP-565UZ Fujifilm SL300 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 Fujifilm SL300 SP-565UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL300 features outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm SL300 versus Olympus SP-565UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 vs the SP-565UZ.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and SP-565UZ is 67 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL300 and SP-565UZ.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm SL300 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm SL300 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography factors
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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has manual focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography highlights
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (510 grams)
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image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography features
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Travel photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography info
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (510 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography details
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really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging details
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging details
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (510g)
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rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Olympus SP-565UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 143
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510g (1.12 lbs) 413g (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 30
DXO Color Depth score not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 68
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $280 $400