Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-2
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-2 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Announced March 2015
- Superseded the Olympus SH-1
- Renewed by Olympus SH-3
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Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both manufactured by Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SP-565UZ matches up vs the SH-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus SH-2
| SP-565UZ | SH-2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
| SH-2 | SP-565UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 2015 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 74 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SH-2
| SP-565UZ | SH-2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ features external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the SH-2.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and SH-2 is 72 and 88 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and SH-2.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SH-2 to provide greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications
| Olympus SP-565UZ | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | Olympus SP-565UZ | Olympus Stylus SH-2 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2015-03-11 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | TruePic VII |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 143 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.0-6.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 11.5 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 8.30 m (at ISO 3200) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 413 grams (0.91 pounds) | 271 grams (0.60 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
| 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 life | - | 380 images |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | LI-92B |
| Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $400 | $399 |