Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung ST100
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung ST100 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010
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Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung ST100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and ST100 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SP-565UZ was launched 11 months earlier than the ST100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SP-565UZ scores versus the ST100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung ST100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung ST100. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Samsung ST100
| SP-565UZ | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
| ST100 | SP-565UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 11 months |
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
| Display resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+922k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung ST100
| SP-565UZ | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ has external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the ST100.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and ST100 is 72 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and ST100.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST100 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
| Olympus SP-565UZ | Samsung ST100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model type | Olympus SP-565UZ | Samsung ST100 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 143 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.6-4.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,152 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 3.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 413g (0.91 lbs) | 155g (0.34 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $400 | $250 |