Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S980
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S980 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S980 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-565UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony S980
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Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
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Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony S980
SP-565UZ | S980 | |||
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Introduced | January 2009 | February 2009 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony S980 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
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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 |