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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL820

Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL820 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
  • Released January 2009
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is IT100
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL820, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was unveiled within a month of the SL820 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SP-565UZ matches up against the SL820 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Samsung SL820

 SP-565UZ SL820 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 SL820 SP-565UZ 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung SL820

 SP-565UZ SL820 
IntroducedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides outside measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the SL820.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and SL820 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and SL820.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung SL820 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography details
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography details
39
has manual focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
26
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography information
Samsung SL820 Street photography information
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography details
Samsung SL820 Sports photography details
32
excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography factors
Samsung SL820 Travel photography factors
52
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography features
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography features
40
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
Vlogging with Samsung SL820
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung SL820
 Olympus SP-565UZSamsung SL820
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Samsung SL820
Also called as - IT100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-15 2009-02-17
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 4.50 m
Flash settings 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
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 file format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 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") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $400 $280