Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sigma DP1x

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sigma DP1x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sigma. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and DP1x (5MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and DP1x (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The SP-565UZ was revealed 13 months earlier than the DP1x making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SP-565UZ scores against the DP1x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sigma DP1x. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Sigma DP1x Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ has outside dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sigma DP1x has specifications of 113mm x 60mm x 50mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sigma DP1x in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the DP1x.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and DP1x is 72 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and DP1x.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SP-565UZ having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus SP-565UZ will offer greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.