Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Key Specs
(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
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
- Launched January 2012
- Superseded the Olympus SP-610UZ
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SP-565UZ was announced 4 years earlier than the SP-620 UZ and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SP-565UZ matches up against the SP-620 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus SP-620 UZ
SP-565UZ | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus SP-565UZ
SP-620 UZ | SP-565UZ | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | January 2009 | More recent by 36 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SP-620 UZ
SP-565UZ | SP-620 UZ | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ has outside measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-620 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-565UZ against the SP-620 UZ.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and SP-620 UZ is 72 and 78 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and SP-620 UZ.
All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to offer more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-620 UZ Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Olympus SP-620 UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SP-565UZ | Olympus SP-620 UZ |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-01-15 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.1-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 413 grams (0.91 pounds) | 435 grams (0.96 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 30 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 18.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 68 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $400 | $199 |