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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A77 II

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32
Olympus SP-565UZ front
 
Sony SLT-A77 II front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A77 II 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
  • Revealed January 2009
Sony A77 II
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Sony A77 II

 SP-565UZ A77 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A77 II over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 A77 II SP-565UZ 
LaunchedMay 2014January 2009Newer by 65 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony A77 II

 SP-565UZ A77 II 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A77 II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A77 II sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A77 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A77 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
Portrait photography with Sony A77 II
39
has manual focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography details
Sony A77 II Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
76
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
Sony A77 II as a Sports photography camera
33
excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
bad battery pack (480 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography details
Sony A77 II Travel photography details
52
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proofing
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (480 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography highlights
Sony A77 II Landscape photography highlights
40
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
bad battery pack (480 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
Vlogging with Sony A77 II
24
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
77
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
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Olympus SP-565UZ vs Sony A77 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-565UZ and Sony A77 II
 Olympus SP-565UZSony SLT-A77 II
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