Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung EX2F

Let's look much closer at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Samsung EX2F, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is very comparable but the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-565UZ was brought out 4 years before the EX2F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SP-565UZ scores versus the EX2F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers 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) and the Samsung EX2F has dimensions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Samsung EX2F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the EX2F.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and EX2F is 72 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and EX2F.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SP-565UZ due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung EX2F will show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be behind in sensor tech.