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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB750

Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced September 2011
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and WB750 (13MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was announced 3 years before the WB750 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SP-565UZ scores against the WB750 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Samsung WB750

 SP-565UZ WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 WB750 SP-565UZ 
IntroducedSeptember 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung WB750

 SP-565UZ WB750 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ features physical 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 WB750 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-565UZ against the WB750.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and WB750 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and WB750.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB750 to produce greater detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
exports RAW files
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
41
has manual focus
decent MP (13MP)
offers face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography advice
Samsung WB750 Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography advice
Samsung WB750 Travel photography advice
52
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (193g)
decent MP (13MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography features
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography features
40
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
48
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging advice
Samsung WB750 Vlogging advice
24
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Samsung WB750
 Olympus SP-565UZSamsung WB750
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Samsung WB750
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4096 x 3072
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 143 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 413 gr (0.91 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $400 $339