Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX80
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX80 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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released January 2013

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX80 Overview
Here is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony WX80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SP-565UZ was revealed 5 years earlier than the WX80 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SP-565UZ matches up versus the WX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX80 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-565UZ & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony WX80
SP-565UZ | WX80 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
WX80 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 48 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony WX80
SP-565UZ | WX80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys external dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony WX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-565UZ versus the WX80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and WX80 is 72 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and WX80.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX80 to render greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older SP-565UZ will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SP-565UZ | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.3-8.0 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 413 gr (0.91 pounds) | 124 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 shots |
Type of battery | - | 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 | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $400 | $276 |