Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A380
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A380 Key Specs
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- 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
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A380 Overview
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
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
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Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
A380 | SP-565UZ | |||
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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 | |||
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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).
Analyze the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A380 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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 | |
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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 |