Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ15W
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" 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
- Introduced February 2009
- Additionally Known as WB550
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Below is a in depth overview of the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung HZ15W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SP-565UZ was manufactured within a month of the HZ15W so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the SP-565UZ grades against the HZ15W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Samsung HZ15W
| SP-565UZ | HZ15W |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Olympus SP-565UZ
| HZ15W | SP-565UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung HZ15W
| SP-565UZ | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2009 |  | February 2009 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides outside dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung HZ15W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the HZ15W.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and HZ15W is 72 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and HZ15W.
All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung HZ15W to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications
| Olympus SP-565UZ | Samsung HZ15W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus SP-565UZ | Samsung HZ15W |
| Also Known as | - | WB550 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2009-02-23 |
| Physical type | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 143 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.3-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1 secs | 16 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 4.70 m |
| 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AE 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 data format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 413 grams (0.91 lbs) | 249 grams (0.55 lbs) |
| 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 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 model | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | xD Picture Card, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $400 | $330 |