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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL202

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also Known as PL50
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL202, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-565UZ was unveiled around the same time to the SL202 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the SL202 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Samsung SL202

 SP-565UZ SL202 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 SL202 SP-565UZ 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung SL202

 SP-565UZ SL202 
RevealedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ features physical 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) whilst the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the SL202.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and SL202 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and SL202.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography features
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography features
39
has manual focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
25
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography advice
Samsung SL202 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography info
Samsung SL202 Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
40
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
Vlogging with Samsung SL202
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
features face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung SL202
 Olympus SP-565UZSamsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Samsung SL202
Also called as - PL50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-15 2009-02-17
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 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
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 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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-10A
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $400 $140