Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL620
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL620 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
- Other Name is PL65
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL620 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL620, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SP-565UZ matches up against the SL620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung SL620. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Samsung SL620
SP-565UZ | SL620 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
SL620 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung SL620
SP-565UZ | SL620 | |||
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Released | January 2009 | February 2009 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ comes with exterior measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL620 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-565UZ and the SL620.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and SL620 is 72 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and SL620.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung SL620 to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Samsung SL620 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus SP-565UZ | Samsung SL620 |
Also called as | - | PL65 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 143 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 |
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 | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413 gr (0.91 lb) | 168 gr (0.37 lb) |
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 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 |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $400 | $200 |