Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A330

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A330, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the A330 (10MP) is relatively similar but the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SP-565UZ was announced 4 months before the A330 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SP-565UZ scores vs the A330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers physical 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) whilst the Sony A330 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A330 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-565UZ against the A330.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and A330 is 72 and 67 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and A330.

All in all, both cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The SP-565UZ includes the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier.