Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A7c

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ & Sony Alpha A7c. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Sony A7c Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.