Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TX9
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TX9 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
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Announced July 2010
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TX9 Overview
Below is a complete assessment of the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony TX9, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SP-565UZ was brought out 17 months earlier than the TX9 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SP-565UZ matches up versus the TX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TX9 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Sony TX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony TX9
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Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
TX9 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | January 2009 | More recent by 17 months | |
Screen size | 3.5" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony TX9
SP-565UZ | TX9 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ comes with outside measurements 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 TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony TX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-565UZ against the TX9.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and TX9 is 72 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and TX9.
All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony TX9 to offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony TX9 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SP-565UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-01-15 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 413g (0.91 pounds) | 149g (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $400 | $799 |