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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2009
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are sold by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and SZ-16 iHS (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was revealed 5 years before the SZ-16 iHS and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the SZ-16 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 SP-565UZ SZ-16 iHS 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 SZ-16 iHS SP-565UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 SP-565UZ SZ-16 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ features outer dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SP-565UZ and the SZ-16 iHS.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and SZ-16 iHS is 72 and 89 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and SZ-16 iHS.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to deliver greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
exports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
35
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography information
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography information
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long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others in class (226 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
40
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging info
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging info
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rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Olympus SP-565UZOlympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 143 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 413g (0.91 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 68 not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $400 $230