Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX300

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was introduced 5 years earlier than the HX300 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SP-565UZ scores vs the HX300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides outer 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) and the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony HX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the HX300.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and HX300 is 72 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and HX300.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX300 to render extra detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.