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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TF1

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TF1 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 TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was launched 5 years prior to the TF1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SP-565UZ grades versus the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony TF1

 SP-565UZ TF1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 TF1 SP-565UZ 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2009Fresher by 53 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony TF1

 SP-565UZ TF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys physical dimensions 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 TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-565UZ and the TF1.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and TF1 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and TF1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TF1 to render more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography features
Sony TF1 Portrait photography features
39
manual focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography information
Sony TF1 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Sports photography with Sony TF1
33
great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography features
Sony TF1 Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
weather proof
includes focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography information
Sony TF1 Landscape photography information
40
manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
40
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (240 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging information
Sony TF1 Vlogging information
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
33
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (152g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony TF1
 Olympus SP-565UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-15 2013-06-21
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 143 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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 life - 240 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $400 $266