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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W730

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Olympus SP-565UZ
(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
Sony W730
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony W730

 SP-565UZ W730 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 W730 SP-565UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony W730

 SP-565UZ W730 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W730 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Portrait photography with Sony W730
39
has manual focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
35
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography details
Sony W730 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (122g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography info
Sony W730 Sports photography info
33
great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Travel photography with Sony W730
52
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
includes touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography details
Sony W730 Landscape photography details
40
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
39
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging advice
Sony W730 Vlogging advice
24
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony W730
 Olympus SP-565UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
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