Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony H55

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony H55, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and H55 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was introduced 17 months prior to the H55 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-565UZ grades against the H55 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ has external measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the H55.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and H55 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and H55.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony H55 to offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.