Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 8000
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 8000 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Launched July 2009
- Additionally Known as mju Tough 8000
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 8000 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Olympus 8000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SP-565UZ was released 5 months earlier than the 8000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SP-565UZ matches up versus the 8000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 8000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus 8000
SP-565UZ | 8000 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
8000 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus 8000
SP-565UZ | 8000 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | July 2009 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ features external 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 8000 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Olympus 8000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the 8000.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and 8000 is 72 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and 8000.
As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus 8000 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus 8000 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SP-565UZ | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 |
Other name | - | mju Tough 8000 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
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 | ||
Total focus points | 143 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 1/4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413 grams (0.91 lb) | 182 grams (0.40 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, Internal | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $400 | $380 |