Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX300

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was manufactured 5 years earlier than the WX300 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SP-565UZ scores against the WX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-565UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ has physical 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 WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-565UZ and the WX300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and WX300 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and WX300.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony WX300 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.