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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
56
Features
57
Overall
56

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(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
Sony NEX-C3
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony NEX-C3

 SP-565UZ NEX-C3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 NEX-C3 SP-565UZ 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2009Fresher by 31 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony NEX-C3

 SP-565UZ NEX-C3 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography highlights
39
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Street photography with Sony NEX-C3
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
79
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (225g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Sports photography with Sony NEX-C3
33
long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery (400 per charge)
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography info
Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography info
52
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
better than average battery (400 shots)
lighter than competition (225 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-C3
40
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Vlogging camera
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
27
lighter than competition (225 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony NEX-C3
 Olympus SP-565UZSony Alpha NEX-C3
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