Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H50
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Revealed January 2009

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H50 Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the H50 (9MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SP-565UZ was manufactured within a month of the H50 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SP-565UZ matches up vs the H50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H50 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony H50
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Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony H50
SP-565UZ | H50 | |||
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Revealed | January 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ comes with outside measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony H50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SP-565UZ and the H50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and H50 is 72 and 69 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and H50.
Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SP-565UZ to deliver greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H50 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SP-565UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-01-15 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 9.10 m |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413 grams (0.91 lbs) | 547 grams (1.21 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $400 | $80 |