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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S930

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S930 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 S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S930 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S930, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the S930 (10MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was manufactured very close to the S930 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SP-565UZ scores versus the S930 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony S930

 SP-565UZ S930 
Screen sizing2.5"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 S930 SP-565UZ 

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony S930

 SP-565UZ S930 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ comes with exterior measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the S930.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and S930 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and S930.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs however you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography information
Sony S930 Portrait photography information
39
focusing manually
supports RAW files
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
26
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography information
Sony S930 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography information
Sony S930 Sports photography information
33
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography features
Sony S930 Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography details
Sony S930 Landscape photography details
40
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
31
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging features
Sony S930 Vlogging features
24
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony S930
 Olympus SP-565UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.4 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 1/8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 320x240
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
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") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 68 not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $400 $219