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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX30V

Portability
72 Imaging
33 Features
32 Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
45

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Released January 2009
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Old Model is Sony HX20V
  • Later Model is Sony HX50V
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX30V Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was manufactured 4 years prior to the HX30V which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the SP-565UZ matches up versus the HX30V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony HX30V

		

		

			
 SP-565UZ HX30V 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Olympus SP-565UZ

		

		

			
 HX30V SP-565UZ 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony HX30V

		

		

			
 SP-565UZ HX30V 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch display  Neither features Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys exterior 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 HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony HX30V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the HX30V.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX30V size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and HX30V is 72 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and HX30V.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX30V to give greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography features
Sony HX30V Portrait photography features
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 focusing manually
 supports RAW files
 low MP (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
45
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (18MP)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography factors
Sony HX30V Street photography factors
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (254g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography information
Sony HX30V Sports photography information
33
 great zoom range (26-520mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
49
 great zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
 Sony HX30V as a Travel photography camera
52
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 very long zoom (520mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 low MP (10MP)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
 lighter than competition (254g)
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony HX30V as a Landscape photography camera
40
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.5 inch)
 low MP (10MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 missing Time Lapse mode
50
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging advice
Sony HX30V Vlogging advice
24
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
 missing mic jack
34
 rather wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (254 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX30V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony HX30V
 Olympus SP-565UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
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
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lb) 254 gr (0.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 - 320 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $400 $420