Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H20
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H20 Key Specs
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
- Launched January 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Introduced May 2009
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H20 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony H20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SP-565UZ was introduced 3 months before the H20 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the SP-565UZ scores versus the H20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony H20
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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony H20
SP-565UZ | H20 | |||
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Introduced | January 2009 | May 2009 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers outer dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony H20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the H20.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and H20 is 72 and 87 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and H20.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H20 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SP-565UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-01-15 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 |
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 gr (0.91 lb) | 250 gr (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 30 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 18.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 68 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $400 | $249 |