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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX70

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX70 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
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX70 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-565UZ was launched 4 years earlier than the WX70 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SP-565UZ matches up against the WX70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony WX70

 SP-565UZ WX70 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 WX70 SP-565UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony WX70

 SP-565UZ WX70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys exterior measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the WX70.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and WX70 is 72 and 97 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-565UZ and WX70.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX70 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography information
Sony WX70 Portrait photography information
39
has manual focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
34
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Street photography with Sony WX70
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography advice
Sony WX70 Sports photography advice
33
great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition (114 grams)
has touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography features
Sony WX70 Landscape photography features
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
Vlogging with Sony WX70
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
36
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (114g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony WX70
 Olympus SP-565UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus SP-565UZ Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 143 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-520mm (20.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (ISO 200) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lb) 114 grams (0.25 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 All around score 30 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 18.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 68 not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $400 $242