Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL820
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(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
(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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung SL820. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.
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 dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung SL820
| SP-565UZ | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2009 | February 2009 | Similar generation | |
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
Check out the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL820 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
| Olympus SP-565UZ | Samsung 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 |