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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S980

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S980 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony S980
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S980 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony S980, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the S980 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was unveiled at a similar time to the S980 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SP-565UZ grades against the S980 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony S980

 SP-565UZ S980 

Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 S980 SP-565UZ 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony S980

 SP-565UZ S980 
IntroducedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers external measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony S980 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony S980 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the S980.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S980 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and S980 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S980 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and S980.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony S980 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S980 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S980 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S980 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography information
Sony S980 Portrait photography information
39
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
Sony S980 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography features
Sony S980 Sports photography features
33
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography factors
Sony S980 Travel photography factors
52
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography info
Sony S980 Landscape photography info
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging highlights
Sony S980 Vlogging highlights
24
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S980 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony S980
 Olympus SP-565UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
External flash
AE bracketing
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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 gr (0.91 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical 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 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 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $400 $300