Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung TL100
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-565UZ & Samsung TL100. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Samsung TL100
SP-565UZ | TL100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
TL100 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung TL100
SP-565UZ | TL100 | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Check out the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung TL100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

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Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Samsung TL100 | |
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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 |