Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A330
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A330 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
- Released May 2009
- Superseded the Sony A300
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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony A330
| SP-565UZ | A330 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
| A330 | SP-565UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony A330
| SP-565UZ | A330 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2009 |  | May 2009 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A330 Specifications
| Olympus SP-565UZ | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus SP-565UZ | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2009-01-15 | 2009-05-18 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 143 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 10.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | None |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 413 gr (0.91 lbs) | 529 gr (1.17 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 30 | 64 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 18.7 | 22.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light score | 68 | 535 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 230 shots |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $400 | $545 |
