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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Released September 2017
  • Previous Model is Sony RX10 III
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony RX10 IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") have different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-565UZ was introduced 9 years prior to the RX10 IV which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SP-565UZ matches up versus the RX10 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony RX10 IV

 SP-565UZ RX10 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 RX10 IV SP-565UZ 
ReleasedSeptember 2017January 2009Newer by 105 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1440k230kCrisper display (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony RX10 IV

 SP-565UZ RX10 IV 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ has exterior measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony RX10 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-565UZ and the RX10 IV.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and RX10 IV is 72 and 52 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and RX10 IV.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-565UZ having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX10 IV will render greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
71
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography details
Sony RX10 IV Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
64
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
more heavy than competitors (1,095g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Sports photography camera
33
great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
76
incredible zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (24.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography advice
Sony RX10 IV Travel photography advice
52
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (1,095g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX10 IV Landscape photography highlights
40
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
62
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
Vlogging with Sony RX10 IV
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
29
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (1,095g)
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony RX10 IV
 Olympus SP-565UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2017-09-12
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 143 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lbs) 1095 gr (2.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
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 - 400 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $400 $1,698