Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A380
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A380 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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
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The following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A380, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and A380 (14MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SP-565UZ was released 7 months earlier than the A380 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the A380 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A380 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-565UZ & Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Sony A380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony A380
| SP-565UZ | A380 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
| A380 | SP-565UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2009 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 7 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony A380
| SP-565UZ | A380 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ has got exterior 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 A380 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-565UZ and the A380.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and A380 is 72 and 68 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and A380.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SP-565UZ due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A380 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A380 Specifications
| Olympus SP-565UZ | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus SP-565UZ | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2009-08-24 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 143 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens zoom range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 143 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 1 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps | - |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | None |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 413 grams (0.91 lbs) | 519 grams (1.14 lbs) |
| 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 Overall rating | 30 | 67 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 18.7 | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | 11.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | 68 | 614 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 500 images |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 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 |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $400 | $899 |
