Clicky

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S2000

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S2000 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S2000 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony S2000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The SP-565UZ was manufactured 11 months earlier than the S2000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the S2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony S2000

 SP-565UZ S2000 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 S2000 SP-565UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 11 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony S2000

 SP-565UZ S2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers 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 S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony S2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the S2000.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and S2000 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and S2000.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
saves RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Street photography with Sony S2000
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography highlights
Sony S2000 Sports photography highlights
33
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography highlights
Sony S2000 Travel photography highlights
52
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
decent sized screen (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging features
Sony S2000 Vlogging features
24
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony S2000
 Olympus SP-565UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 413g (0.91 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $400 $225