Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W350

The following is a extensive review of the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W350, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and W350 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was manufactured 11 months before the W350 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SP-565UZ matches up vs the W350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Sony W350 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ provides external measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony W350 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SP-565UZ against the W350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and W350 is 72 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and W350.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W350 to result in greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.