Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A700

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony A700, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the A700 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The SP-565UZ was released 14 months after the A700 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the A700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ & Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Sony A700 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ comes with outside measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has dimensions of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony A700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-565UZ and the A700.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and A700 is 72 and 58 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and A700.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SP-565UZ featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A700 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SP-565UZ provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.