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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung TL100

Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(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
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST50
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung TL100 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung TL100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was revealed within a month of the TL100 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the TL100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Samsung TL100

 SP-565UZ TL100 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 TL100 SP-565UZ 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung TL100

 SP-565UZ TL100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ features 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) whilst the Samsung TL100 has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-565UZ and the TL100.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and TL100 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and TL100.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung TL100 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
26
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography factors
Samsung TL100 Street photography factors
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography advice
Samsung TL100 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Travel photography highlights
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flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
48
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (219g)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography factors
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography factors
40
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging features
Samsung TL100 Vlogging features
24
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (219 grams)
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung TL100
 Olympus SP-565UZSamsung TL100
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Samsung TL100
Also Known as - ST50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-15 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
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 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
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 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 413g (0.91 pounds) 219g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $400 $22