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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung DV300F 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
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung DV300F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and DV300F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-565UZ was introduced 4 years earlier than the DV300F and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the DV300F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Samsung DV300F

 SP-565UZ DV300F 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 DV300F SP-565UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 36 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung DV300F

 SP-565UZ DV300F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ has got physical dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung DV300F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the DV300F.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and DV300F is 72 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and DV300F.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung DV300F to offer you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung DV300F as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
34
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography factors
Samsung DV300F Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography information
Samsung DV300F Sports photography information
33
excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography highlights
Samsung DV300F Travel photography highlights
52
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (133g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography factors
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography factors
40
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging details
Samsung DV300F Vlogging details
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung DV300F
 Olympus SP-565UZSamsung DV300F
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Samsung DV300F
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-15 2012-01-02
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 6.17 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, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 143 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 model 4 x AA BP88
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $400 $200