Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony NEX-5R

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony NEX-5R, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The SP-565UZ was launched 4 years before the NEX-5R which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SP-565UZ matches up vs the NEX-5R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ has got exterior 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 NEX-5R has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the NEX-5R.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and NEX-5R is 72 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and NEX-5R.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SP-565UZ featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-5R will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.