Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W570

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony W570, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and W570 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was revealed 24 months prior to the W570 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SP-565UZ matches up against the W570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ offers outside dimensions 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 W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony W570 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-565UZ against the W570.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-565UZ and W570 is 72 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and W570.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony W570 to give extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.