Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TX1
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TX1 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
- Revealed January 2009
(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

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.

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TX1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony TX1
SP-565UZ | TX1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
TX1 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony TX1
SP-565UZ | TX1 | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | ![]() | August 2009 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Check the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony TX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TX1 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | |
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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 |