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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W650

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W650 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony W650, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and W650 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was revealed 4 years before the W650 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-565UZ scores against the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony W650

 SP-565UZ W650 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 W650 SP-565UZ 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 36 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony W650

 SP-565UZ W650 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ has outer measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony W650 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-565UZ and the W650.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W650 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and W650 is 72 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and W650.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W650 to result in greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography highlights
Sony W650 Portrait photography highlights
39
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography details
Sony W650 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
Sony W650 as a Sports photography camera
33
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography features
Sony W650 Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography advice
Sony W650 Landscape photography advice
40
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
24
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average in class (124g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony W650
 Olympus SP-565UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Make Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 143 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-520mm (20.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical 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 life - 220 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $400 $140