Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX50
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX50 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX50, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SP-565UZ was unveiled 4 years earlier than the WX50 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SP-565UZ grades vs the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX50 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony WX50
SP-565UZ | WX50 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
WX50 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 37 months |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony WX50
SP-565UZ | WX50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ has physical dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SP-565UZ vs the WX50.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and WX50 is 72 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and WX50.
All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX50 to resolve greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus SP-565UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 143 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 gr (0.91 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 life | - | 240 images |
Battery form | - | 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 recording | ||
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 |
Launch cost | $400 | $250 |