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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX1

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX1 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2009
Sony HX1
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
  • Introduced April 2009
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the HX1 (9MP) is pretty well matched but the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-565UZ was unveiled 3 months earlier than the HX1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SP-565UZ matches up vs the HX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony HX1

 SP-565UZ HX1 

Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 HX1 SP-565UZ 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony HX1

 SP-565UZ HX1 
IntroducedJanuary 2009April 2009Similar generation
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ comes with outside dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony HX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-565UZ against the HX1.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and HX1 is 72 and 67 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and HX1.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SP-565UZ with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus SP-565UZ will give you greater detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography factors
Sony HX1 Portrait photography factors
39
manual focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography features
Sony HX1 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
more heavy than average (544g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography highlights
Sony HX1 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Travel photography with Sony HX1
52
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
48
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (544 grams)
sensor resolution low (9MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography info
Sony HX1 Landscape photography info
40
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
39
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging information
Sony HX1 Vlogging information
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
22
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1440 x 1080 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average (544g)
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony HX1
 Olympus SP-565UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2009-04-22
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 9.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure 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 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1440x1080
Video file format - H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413g (0.91 pounds) 544g (1.20 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 68 not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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