Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W710

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W710, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and W710 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The SP-565UZ was launched 5 years earlier than the W710 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SP-565UZ matches up versus the W710 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys outside 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 W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W710 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the W710.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and W710 is 72 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and W710.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony W710 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.