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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL30

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL30 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 SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES15
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL30 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung SL30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-565UZ was released very close to the SL30 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the SL30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Samsung SL30

 SP-565UZ SL30 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 SL30 SP-565UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung SL30

 SP-565UZ SL30 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ comes with external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung SL30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the SL30.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and SL30 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and SL30.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography factors
39
you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
25
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography information
Samsung SL30 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography information
Samsung SL30 Sports photography information
33
great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Travel photography with Samsung SL30
52
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography advice
40
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
22
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging advice
Samsung SL30 Vlogging advice
24
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
25
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung SL30
 Olympus SP-565UZSamsung SL30
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Samsung SL30
Alternative name - ES15
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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 4.60 m
Flash options 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
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone 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) 140 grams (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" 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 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $400 $93