Olympus E-400 vs Olympus SP-565UZ
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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Revealed September 2006
- Successor is Olympus E-410
(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
- Launched January 2009
Olympus E-400 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-400 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the E-400 (10MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is relatively well matched but the E-400 (Four Thirds) and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-400 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the SP-565UZ and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-400 matches up against the SP-565UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-400 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-400 & Olympus SP-565UZ. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-400 Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-400 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus E-400
SP-565UZ | E-400 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | September 2006 | More recent by 28 months | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 215k | Clearer screen (+15k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-400 and Olympus SP-565UZ
E-400 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.5" | 2.5" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Olympus E-400 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-400 comes with physical measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-400 vs Olympus SP-565UZ in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-400 and the SP-565UZ.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-400 and SP-565UZ is 77 and 72 respectively.
Olympus E-400 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-400 and SP-565UZ.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The E-400 has got the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The older E-400 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-400 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications
Olympus E-400 | Olympus SP-565UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus E-400 | Olympus SP-565UZ |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2006-09-14 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-520mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 215 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.40 m (ISO 200) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps |
Maximum video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 435 grams (0.96 lbs) | 413 grams (0.91 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") | 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 | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | xD Picture Card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $599 | $400 |