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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W800

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W800 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
  • Announced January 2009
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W800 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony W800, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was brought out 6 years before the W800 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SP-565UZ grades against the W800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony W800

 SP-565UZ W800 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 W800 SP-565UZ 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 61 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony W800

 SP-565UZ W800 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ comes with external measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony W800 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-565UZ against the W800.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W800 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and W800 is 72 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and W800.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W800 to show extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Portrait photography with Sony W800
39
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography details
Sony W800 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
Sony W800 as a Sports photography camera
33
great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography features
Sony W800 Travel photography features
52
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography features
Sony W800 Landscape photography features
40
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
41
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
Vlogging with Sony W800
24
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony W800
 Olympus SP-565UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Company Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus SP-565UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-15 2014-02-13
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (ISO 200) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - AVI MPEG4
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 413g (0.91 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 ID 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $400 $90