Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung TL500
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung TL500 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Also referred to as EX1
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Following is a complete comparison of the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung TL500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is very similar but the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") provide different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SP-565UZ was unveiled 18 months earlier than the TL500 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SP-565UZ matches up against the TL500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Samsung TL500
| SP-565UZ | TL500 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
| TL500 | SP-565UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2010 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 18 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung TL500
| SP-565UZ | TL500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ features external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-565UZ and the TL500.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and TL500 is 72 and 88 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and TL500.
All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor sizes. The SP-565UZ contains the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
| Olympus SP-565UZ | Samsung TL500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Samsung |
| Model | Olympus SP-565UZ | Samsung TL500 |
| Also called | - | EX1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2010-07-09 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 143 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/1.8-2.4 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 614 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 5.20 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video format | - | H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 413g (0.91 pounds) | 386g (0.85 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 30 | 40 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 18.7 | 19.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | 11.1 |
| DXO Low light score | 68 | 129 |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | 4 x AA | SLB-07A |
| Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/SDHC, internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $400 | $527 |