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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TX1

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TX1 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TX1 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony TX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") boast different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The SP-565UZ was brought out 6 months before the TX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SP-565UZ matches up vs the TX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony TX1

 SP-565UZ TX1 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 TX1 SP-565UZ 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony TX1

 SP-565UZ TX1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009August 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ comes with external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the TX1.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and TX1 is 72 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and TX1.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The SP-565UZ has the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF easier.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
supports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography info
Sony TX1 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography info
Sony TX1 Sports photography info
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long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography features
Sony TX1 Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Landscape photography camera
40
focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging factors
Sony TX1 Vlogging factors
24
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
28
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony TX1
 Olympus SP-565UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1250 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $400 $350