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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S950

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S950 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
  • Released January 2009
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S950 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony S950, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-565UZ was revealed within a month of the S950 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SP-565UZ scores versus the S950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony S950

 SP-565UZ S950 

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 S950 SP-565UZ 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony S950

 SP-565UZ S950 
RevealedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ has got physical measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony S950 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the S950.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S950 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and S950 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and S950.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you really should consider the age of the products into consideration.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography info
Sony S950 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography advice
Sony S950 Sports photography advice
33
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography details
Sony S950 Travel photography details
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography advice
Sony S950 Landscape photography advice
40
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
31
you can focus manually
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging details
Sony S950 Vlogging details
24
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
9
no video recording
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony S950
 Olympus SP-565UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-15 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 gr (0.91 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $400 $130