Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony HX99

Below is a in-depth review of the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) possess totally different sensor size.

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The SP-565UZ was brought out 10 years prior to the HX99 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SP-565UZ scores versus the HX99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys exterior measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the HX99.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and HX99 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and HX99.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SP-565UZ featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX99 will provide extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.