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Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
32
Overall
32

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP60
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm XP50 versus Olympus SP-565UZ, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was unveiled 3 years after the SP-565UZ which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP50 grades versus the SP-565UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 Fujifilm XP50 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Fujifilm XP50

 SP-565UZ Fujifilm XP50 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 Fujifilm XP50 SP-565UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP50 features external dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Fujifilm XP50 versus Olympus SP-565UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 against the SP-565UZ.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP50 and SP-565UZ is 93 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP50 and SP-565UZ.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP50 to give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP50 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography advice
28
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
manual focus
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography advice
64
weather sealing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery (220 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
52
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography info
39
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (220 shots)
no Timelapse mode
40
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no microphone port
24
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Olympus SP-565UZ
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 143
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264, 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 pounds) 413 grams (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 220 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $180 $400