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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung ST95

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung ST95 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung ST95 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung ST95, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and ST95 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was introduced 24 months earlier than the ST95 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SP-565UZ grades against the ST95 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Samsung ST95

 SP-565UZ ST95 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 ST95 SP-565UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung ST95

 SP-565UZ ST95 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ features outside dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Samsung ST95 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SP-565UZ and the ST95.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and ST95 is 72 and 99 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The pic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and ST95.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung ST95 to provide you with more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography highlights
39
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
50
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography info
Samsung ST95 Sports photography info
33
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Travel photography with Samsung ST95
52
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography highlights
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
38
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging features
Samsung ST95 Vlogging features
24
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
27
fast max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung ST95
 Olympus SP-565UZSamsung ST95
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Samsung ST95
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2011-01-19
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 143 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 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 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE 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
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413g (0.91 lb) -
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal -
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $400 $145