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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(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
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as WB600
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was launched 12 months prior to the HZ30W and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SP-565UZ matches up against the HZ30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Samsung HZ30W

 SP-565UZ HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 HZ30W SP-565UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung HZ30W

 SP-565UZ HZ30W 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides physical measurements 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 HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Samsung HZ30W in the all new Camera with 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 have attached at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SP-565UZ against the HZ30W.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and HZ30W is 72 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and HZ30W.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung HZ30W to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography details
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography details
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flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography information
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography information
40
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
30
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung HZ30W
 Olympus SP-565UZSamsung HZ30W
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Samsung HZ30W
Otherwise known as - WB600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-15 2010-01-19
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model 4 x AA SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $400 $280