Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX80
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![Olympus SP-565UZ front Olympus SP-565UZ front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SP-565UZ/Olympus-SP-565UZ-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX80/Sony-HX80-front.jpg)
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX80 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Announced March 2016
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX80 Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The SP-565UZ was revealed 8 years before the HX80 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SP-565UZ scores against the HX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX80 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-565UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony HX80
SP-565UZ | HX80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
HX80 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Announced | March 2016 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 86 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony HX80
SP-565UZ | HX80 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys exterior measurements 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 HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony HX80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the HX80.
![Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX80 size comparison Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX80 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-565UZ-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX80-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and HX80 is 72 and 91 respectively.
![Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-565UZ-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX80-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and HX80.
Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX80 to show greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SP-565UZ-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX80-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SP-565UZ-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX80-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX80 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SP-565UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2016-03-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
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 | 10 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 413 grams (0.91 lbs) | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 | - | 390 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, Internal | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $400 | $368 |