Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TX20
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Revealed February 2012

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TX20 Overview
Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TX20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and TX20 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SP-565UZ was brought out 4 years prior to the TX20 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SP-565UZ scores vs the TX20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TX20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-565UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony TX20
SP-565UZ | TX20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
TX20 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 37 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony TX20
SP-565UZ | TX20 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides outside dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TX20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-565UZ and the TX20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and TX20 is 72 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and TX20.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX20 to deliver more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SP-565UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-01-15 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 143 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 413g (0.91 lb) | 133g (0.29 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 250 images |
Battery type | - | 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 shooting | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $400 | $330 |