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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W220

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W220 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 W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W220 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony W220, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was launched very close to the W220 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SP-565UZ scores vs the W220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony W220

 SP-565UZ W220 

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 W220 SP-565UZ 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony W220

 SP-565UZ W220 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ has external measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-565UZ compared to the W220.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and W220 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and W220.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W220 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography information
Sony W220 Portrait photography information
39
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography info
Sony W220 Sports photography info
33
long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography info
Sony W220 Travel photography info
52
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography factors
Sony W220 Landscape photography factors
40
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging info
Sony W220 Vlogging info
24
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony W220
 Olympus SP-565UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 143 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 gr (0.91 pounds) 147 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $400 $160