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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S2100

Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S2100 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S2100 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S2100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was unveiled 11 months before the S2100 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the S2100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony S2100

 SP-565UZ S2100 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 S2100 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 11 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony S2100

 SP-565UZ S2100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the S2100.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and S2100 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and S2100.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony S2100 to give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography factors
Sony S2100 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography advice
Sony S2100 Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography factors
Sony S2100 Sports photography factors
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amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Travel photography with Sony S2100
52
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography features
Sony S2100 Landscape photography features
40
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
27
good sized screen (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2100 as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony S2100
 Olympus SP-565UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 413 grams (0.91 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
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 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 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 release $400 $0