Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ10W
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ10W 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
- Announced January 2009
(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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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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus SP-565UZ
| HZ10W | SP-565UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung HZ10W
| SP-565UZ | HZ10W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2009 | May 2009 | Same generation | |
| Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications
| Olympus SP-565UZ | Samsung 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 |