Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W560
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W560 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
- Launched January 2009
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W560 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony W560
SP-565UZ | W560 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
W560 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | January 2009 | Newer by 24 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony W560
SP-565UZ | W560 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W560 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 | |
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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 |