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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX90V

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released April 2015
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX90V Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and HX90V (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was revealed 7 years prior to the HX90V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SP-565UZ matches up vs the HX90V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony HX90V

 SP-565UZ HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 HX90V SP-565UZ 
ReleasedApril 2015January 2009Fresher by 76 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony HX90V

 SP-565UZ HX90V 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers outer measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX90V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-565UZ and the HX90V.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and HX90V is 72 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and HX90V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX90V to provide you with more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Portrait photography with Sony HX90V
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focusing manually
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
45
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography information
Sony HX90V Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography advice
Sony HX90V Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (360 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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good battery life (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (245g)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
good battery life (360 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging info
Sony HX90V Vlogging info
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rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
75
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (245 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony HX90V
 Olympus SP-565UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 143 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical 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 Overall 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 - 360 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $400 $440