Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A55

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony A55, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and A55 (16MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

The SP-565UZ was unveiled 19 months earlier than the A55 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SP-565UZ scores versus the A55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-565UZ & Sony SLT-A55. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-565UZ has external 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 A55 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony A55 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-565UZ and the A55.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-565UZ and A55 is 72 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-565UZ and A55.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-565UZ with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A55 will offer more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.