Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A300

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony A300, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the A300 (10MP) is relatively close but the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The SP-565UZ was launched 12 months after the A300 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SP-565UZ scores vs the A300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ comes with exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony A300 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-565UZ and the A300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and A300 is 72 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and A300.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizes. The SP-565UZ includes the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field harder. The more recent SP-565UZ provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.