Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A100

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony A100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the A100 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-565UZ was manufactured 2 years after the A100 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SP-565UZ scores vs the A100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides exterior measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony A100 has specifications of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-565UZ and the A100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and A100 is 72 and 64 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and A100.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The SP-565UZ has the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF more difficult. The fresher SP-565UZ provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.