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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-110

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 VG-110 front
Portability
97
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-110 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(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
  • Launched January 2009
Olympus VG-110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 105g - 92 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-110 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus VG-110, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the VG-110 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was manufactured 3 years earlier than the VG-110 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SP-565UZ scores versus the VG-110 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus VG-110

 SP-565UZ VG-110 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-110 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 VG-110 SP-565UZ 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus VG-110

 SP-565UZ VG-110 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-110 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you should consider 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 VG-110 has proportions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus VG-110 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the VG-110.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-110 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and VG-110 is 72 and 97 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-110 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-110 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and VG-110.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus VG-110 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-110 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Portrait photography with Olympus VG-110
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manual focus
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
26
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography advice
Olympus VG-110 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography info
Olympus VG-110 Sports photography info
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excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (170 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Travel photography camera
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flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery power (170 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus VG-110 as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
27
reasonably wide (27mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (170 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging info
Olympus VG-110 Vlogging info
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fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
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reasonably wide (27mm)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus VG-110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus VG-110
 Olympus SP-565UZOlympus VG-110
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Olympus VG-110
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-15 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lbs) 105 grams (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 92 x 54 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 170 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-70B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch price $400 $150