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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
27
Overall
30

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Also referred to as WB500
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Samsung HZ10W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was manufactured 3 months before the HZ10W and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SP-565UZ matches up vs the HZ10W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Samsung HZ10W

 SP-565UZ HZ10W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 HZ10W SP-565UZ 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung HZ10W

 SP-565UZ HZ10W 
ReleasedJanuary 2009May 2009Same generation
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ has external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Samsung HZ10W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the HZ10W.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and HZ10W is 72 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and HZ10W.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
delivers RAW files
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
30
has manual focus
supports face detect focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
52
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography features
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography features
52
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (249g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography highlights
40
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
35
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging features
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging features
24
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
28
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors (249g)
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung HZ10W
 Olympus SP-565UZSamsung HZ10W
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Samsung HZ10W
Also Known as - WB500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-15 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2432
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 68 not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $400 $300