Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX1
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Photography Glossary Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony HX1
| SP-565UZ | HX1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
| HX1 | SP-565UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony HX1
| SP-565UZ | HX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2009 |  | April 2009 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same 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.
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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX1 Specifications
| Olympus SP-565UZ | Sony 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 |
| Retail cost | $400 | $47,999 |