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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H20

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony H20
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony H20

 SP-565UZ H20 

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 H20 SP-565UZ 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony H20

 SP-565UZ H20 
IntroducedJanuary 2009May 2009Same generation
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and H20 is 72 and 87 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
delivers RAW files
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Street photography with Sony H20
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Sports photography with Sony H20
33
long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography highlights
Sony H20 Travel photography highlights
52
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
very long reach (380mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (250 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography information
Sony H20 Landscape photography information
40
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
36
focusing manually
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging details
Sony H20 Vlogging details
24
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than others (250 grams)
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony H20
 Olympus SP-565UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
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