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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX200V

Portability
72 Imaging
33 Features
32 Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66 Imaging
42 Features
55 Overall
47

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX200V 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 HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX100V
  • New Model is Sony HX300
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX200V Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was brought out 4 years prior to the HX200V and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SP-565UZ scores vs the HX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony HX200V

		

		

			
 SP-565UZ HX200V 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Olympus SP-565UZ

		

		

			
 HX200V SP-565UZ 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2009Fresher by 40 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony HX200V

		

		

			
 SP-565UZ HX200V 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers physical measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX200V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-565UZ against the HX200V.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX200V size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and HX200V is 72 and 66 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and HX200V.
All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX200V to deliver greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography details
Sony HX200V Portrait photography details
39
 manual focus
 exports RAW formats
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
45
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 provides face detect focusing
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Street photography with Sony HX200V
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
51
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 more heavy than competition in class (583g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Sports photography with Sony HX200V
33
 excellent zoom range (26-520mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
56
 great zoom range (27-810mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 provides tracking focus
 better than average battery (450 CIPA)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography features
Sony HX200V Travel photography features
52
 has built in flash
 decently wide (26mm)
 long reach (520mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
 better than average battery (450 per charge)
 good  resolution (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (27mm)
 very long zoom (810mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition in class (583g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Landscape photography with Sony HX200V
40
 manual focus
 decently wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of Time Lapse recording
50
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (27mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (18MP)
 better than average battery (450 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 lack of Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
Vlogging with Sony HX200V
24
 decently wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
 lack of external mic port
27
 fairly wide (27mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of microphone socket
 more heavy than competition in class (583g)
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX200V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony HX200V
 Olympus SP-565UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2012-05-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 12.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lb) 583 gr (1.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 450 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $400 $480