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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H50

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H50 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony H50
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony H50

 SP-565UZ H50 

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 H50 SP-565UZ 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony H50

 SP-565UZ H50 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H50 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography highlights
Sony H50 Portrait photography highlights
39
manual focus
exports RAW files
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
27
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low MP (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography info
Sony H50 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Sports photography with Sony H50
33
great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
32
great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography details
Sony H50 Travel photography details
52
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
44
has built in flash
great reach (465mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (547 grams)
low MP (9MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Landscape photography with Sony H50
40
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
34
focusing manually
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
low MP (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging details
Sony H50 Vlogging details
24
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (547g)
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony H50
 Olympus SP-565UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
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