Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Announced January 2014

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SP-565UZ was announced 6 years before the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SP-565UZ matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
SP-565UZ | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
Galaxy Camera 2 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 60 months |
Display dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+2.3") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+807k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
SP-565UZ | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys external 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 2 has specifications of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-565UZ and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and Galaxy Camera 2 is 72 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and Galaxy Camera 2.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to give you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus SP-565UZ | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2014-01-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface 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 resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 4.8" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1s | 16s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 413 grams (0.91 pounds) | 283 grams (0.62 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 400 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $400 | $400 |