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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 9000

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 9000 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
  • Announced January 2009
Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 9000
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 9000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was revealed 3 months prior to the 9000 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SP-565UZ scores vs the 9000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus 9000

 SP-565UZ 9000 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 9000 SP-565UZ 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus 9000

 SP-565UZ 9000 
IntroducedJanuary 2009May 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ comes with outside dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus 9000 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 9000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-565UZ against the 9000.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and 9000 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and 9000.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus 9000 to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography info
Olympus 9000 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography highlights
Olympus 9000 Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (225 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography factors
Olympus 9000 Travel photography factors
52
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (225g)
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography features
Olympus 9000 Landscape photography features
40
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 9000 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
27
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than competition (225 grams)
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus 9000
 Olympus SP-565UZOlympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Olympus Stylus 9000
Otherwise known as - mju 9000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-15 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lbs) 225 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $400 $300