Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A350

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony A350, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and A350 (14MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-565UZ was launched 8 months later than the A350 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the A350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ & Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Sony A350 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ comes with external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony A350 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the A350.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and A350 is 72 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and A350.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SP-565UZ featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A350 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger SP-565UZ will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.