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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A7c

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A7c 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Announced September 2020
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A7c Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony A7c, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and A7c (24MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The SP-565UZ was unveiled 12 years before the A7c and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the A7c with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony A7c

 SP-565UZ A7c 

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 A7c SP-565UZ 
AnnouncedSeptember 2020January 2009Fresher by 142 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony A7c

 SP-565UZ A7c 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony A7c has proportions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony A7c in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the A7c.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A7c size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and A7c is 72 and 78 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and A7c.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-565UZ using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A7c will give more detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography info
Sony A7c Portrait photography info
39
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
79
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography features
Sony A7c Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7c as a Sports photography camera
33
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
88
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (740 shots)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography factors
Sony A7c Travel photography factors
52
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
86
great battery power (740 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Landscape photography with Sony A7c
40
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
88
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery power (740 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
Vlogging with Sony A7c
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
86
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone port
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony A7c
 Olympus SP-565UZSony Alpha A7c
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Sony Alpha A7c
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-15 2020-09-14
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 143 693
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 122
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lb) 509 gr (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 68 not tested
Other
Battery life - 740 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $400 $1,800