Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony RX100 VA

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony RX100 VA, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SP-565UZ was launched 10 years earlier than the RX100 VA and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SP-565UZ matches up versus the RX100 VA for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-565UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ comes with physical 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 RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony RX100 VA in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SP-565UZ against the RX100 VA.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and RX100 VA is 72 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and RX100 VA.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SP-565UZ because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX100 VA will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.