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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX80

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX80 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony WX80
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony WX80

 SP-565UZ WX80 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 WX80 SP-565UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2009Fresher by 48 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony WX80

 SP-565UZ WX80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX80 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Portrait photography with Sony WX80
39
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography info
Sony WX80 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Sports photography with Sony WX80
33
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
supports touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
40
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging factors
Sony WX80 Vlogging factors
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony WX80
 Olympus SP-565UZSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
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