Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A77 II
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A77 II Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 50 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 647g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
- Launched May 2014
- Previous Model is Sony A77

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A77 II Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony A77 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SP-565UZ (10MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the SP-565UZ (1/2.3") and A77 II (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

The SP-565UZ was introduced 6 years earlier than the A77 II which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SP-565UZ scores versus the A77 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A77 II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony SLT-A77 II. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony A77 II
SP-565UZ | A77 II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Olympus SP-565UZ
A77 II | SP-565UZ | |||
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Launched | May 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 65 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony A77 II
SP-565UZ | A77 II | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A77 II Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-565UZ enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Sony A77 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-565UZ versus Sony A77 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SP-565UZ against the A77 II.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-565UZ and A77 II is 72 and 62 respectively.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A77 II Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-565UZ and A77 II.
Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SP-565UZ using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A77 II will offer you more detail using its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-565UZ is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A77 II Specifications
Olympus SP-565UZ | Sony SLT-A77 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus SP-565UZ | Sony SLT-A77 II |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-01-15 | 2014-05-21 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 50 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 79 |
Cross focus points | - | 15 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 26-520mm (20.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m (ISO 200) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 413 grams (0.91 lb) | 647 grams (1.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 30 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | 18.7 | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | 68 | 1013 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 480 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $400 | $1,198 |