Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony NEX-C3
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony NEX-C3 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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1280 x 720 video
- Sony E Mount
- 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced August 2011
- Older Model is Sony NEX-3
- Replacement is Sony NEX-F3

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony NEX-C3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

The SP-565UZ was brought out 3 years before the NEX-C3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SP-565UZ scores against the NEX-C3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony NEX-C3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony NEX-C3
SP-565UZ | NEX-C3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
NEX-C3 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 31 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony NEX-C3
SP-565UZ | NEX-C3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the NEX-C3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and NEX-C3 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and NEX-C3.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SP-565UZ featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-C3 will offer you greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SP-565UZ | Sony Alpha NEX-C3 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-01-15 | 2011-08-22 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4912 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 413 grams (0.91 lb) | 225 grams (0.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 30 | 73 |
DXO Color Depth score | 18.7 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | 12.2 |
DXO Low light score | 68 | 1083 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $400 | $343 |