Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was announced 5 years before the Galaxy Camera and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the Galaxy Camera when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides outer dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SP-565UZ and the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and Galaxy Camera is 72 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and Galaxy Camera.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to provide extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.