Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W730
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W730 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W730 Overview
Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W730, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SP-565UZ was unveiled 5 years prior to the W730 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SP-565UZ matches up versus the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W730 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony W730
SP-565UZ | W730 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
W730 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | January 2009 | More recent by 48 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony W730
SP-565UZ | W730 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys exterior dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W730 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the W730.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and W730 is 72 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-565UZ and W730.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony W730 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W730 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SP-565UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 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 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 143 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 grams (0.91 pounds) | 122 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 240 shots |
Battery format | - | 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $400 | $138 |