Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX350

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and HX350 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was introduced 9 years earlier than the HX350 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the HX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony HX350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the HX350.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and HX350 is 72 and 62 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and HX350.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX350 to resolve greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be behind in sensor technology.