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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-100 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
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Olympus. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and SP-100 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was announced 6 years prior to the SP-100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SP-565UZ matches up versus the SP-100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus SP-100

 SP-565UZ SP-100 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 SP-100 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 61 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SP-100

 SP-565UZ SP-100 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys physical dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Olympus SP-100 has sizing of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-565UZ against the SP-100.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and SP-100 is 72 and 63 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and SP-100.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SP-100 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Street photography with Olympus SP-100
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has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
42
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others in class (594 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-100 Travel photography advice
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built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (594g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography features
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has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
more heavy than others in class (594g)
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SP-100
 Olympus SP-565UZOlympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Olympus Stylus SP-100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2014-01-29
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 143 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lbs) 594 gr (1.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
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 life - 330 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $400 $400