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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W560

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W560 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
  • Launched January 2009
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W560 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W560, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and W560 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was introduced 24 months prior to the W560 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SP-565UZ scores versus the W560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony W560

 SP-565UZ W560 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 W560 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony W560

 SP-565UZ W560 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-565UZ has outer measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony W560 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W560 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the W560.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W560 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and W560 is 72 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and W560.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony W560 to result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography features
Sony W560 Portrait photography features
39
manual focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography advice
Sony W560 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography information
Sony W560 Sports photography information
33
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography information
Sony W560 Travel photography information
52
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W560 as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
42
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
Sony W560 as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
29
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony W560
 Olympus SP-565UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-15 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 gr (0.91 pounds) 110 gr (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $400 $139