Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-810UZ

      Olympus SP-565UZ

      Olympus SP-810UZ
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Olympus SP-565UZ and the Olympus SP-810UZ, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Olympus SP-565UZ was introduced in January 2009 and Olympus SP-810UZ was introduced in July 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Olympus SP-565UZ Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 64 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 143 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 1.2 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Olympus SP-810UZ Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.7 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Olympus SP-565UZ
      4. Advantage of Olympus SP-810UZ
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SP-810UZ.

      PROS

      Olympus SP-565UZ

      Olympus SP-810UZ

      •   Video Capture
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   143 Focus Points
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 413 g (0.91 lb / 14.57 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 413 g (0.91 lb / 14.57 oz)

      CONS

      Olympus SP-565UZ

      Olympus SP-810UZ

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 30
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1200 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Olympus SP-565UZ

      Olympus SP-810UZ

      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Olympus SP-565UZ

      Olympus SP-565UZ
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus SP-565UZ over Olympus SP-810UZ.

      Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-810UZ
      Lower Native ISO 64 vs 80
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 3,200
      RAW Support vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.8 vs f/2.9
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/4.5 vs f/5.7
      Min Normal Focus Distance 10 cm vs 30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance 1 cm vs 5 cm
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 1 sec vs 1/4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1200 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.2 fps vs 0.7 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs

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      Olympus SP-590UZ
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Olympus SP-610UZ
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Olympus SP-600UZ
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Olympus SP-620UZ
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus SP-800UZ
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon S110
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Olympus SP-810UZ

      Olympus SP-810UZ
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus SP-810UZ over Olympus SP-565UZ.

      Olympus SP-565UZ vs Olympus SP-810UZ
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10 Megapixel vs 14 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 vs 4288 x 3216
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 26 mm vs 24 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 520 mm vs 864 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 20x vs 36x
      Larger Screen 2.50" vs 3.0"
      Higher Video Resolution 640 x 480 vs 1280 x 720

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Olympus SP-810UZ.

      Olympus SP-620UZ
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus SP-800UZ
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Olympus SP-600UZ
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Olympus SP-590UZ
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Olympus SP-820UZ
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Olympus SP-610UZ
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Fujifilm X20
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Ricoh GR Digital III
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      1/1.7-inch

      24.24 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Olympus SP-565UZ Olympus SP-810UZ
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO6480
        High Native ISO6,4003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light413 g (0.91 lb / 14.57 oz)413 g (0.91 lb / 14.57 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Olympus SP-565UZ Olympus SP-810UZ
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10 Megapixel14 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1200 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting1.2 fps0.7 fps
        Low Video Resolution640 x 4801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Olympus SP-565UZ has a 2.50" screen with 230k dot resolution and Olympus SP-810UZ has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Electronic Viewfinder on Olympus SP-565UZ

      Olympus SP-565UZ has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Olympus SP-810UZ.

      Sensor

      Olympus SP-565UZ features a 10 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 64 - 6,400. Olympus SP-810UZ features a 14 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Olympus SP-565UZ can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Olympus SP-810UZ is equipped with TruePic III+ processor and can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 2416, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Olympus SP-565UZ comes with 4 x AA battery pack and Olympus SP-810UZ comes with Li-50B battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Olympus SP-565UZ has a single xD Picture Card card slot. Olympus SP-810UZ has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus SP-565UZ, and up to 1/1200 sec on Olympus SP-810UZ. Olympus SP-565UZ can shoot continuously up to 1.2 fps. Olympus SP-810UZ can shoot continuously up to 0.7 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.40 m ISO 200 on Olympus SP-565UZ and 6.20 m on Olympus SP-810UZ. Olympus SP-565UZ also accepts external flash which can be connected via Wireless connection Flash..

      Physical Parameters

      Olympus SP-565UZ body has dimensions of 116 x 84 x 81 mm (4.57 x 3.31 x 3.19") and Olympus SP-810UZ body has dimensions of 106 x 76 x 74 mm (4.17 x 2.99 x 2.91") and they both weigh 413 g (0.91 lb / 14.57 oz).

      Olympus SP-565UZ

      Olympus SP-810UZ

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      106 mm

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      81 mm

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      Size comparisons of Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SP-810UZ

      Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SP-810UZ for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Olympus SP-565UZ

      Olympus SP-810UZ

      POOR
      54
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Olympus SP-565UZ

      Olympus SP-810UZ

      POOR
      53
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   143 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      AVERAGE
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      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Olympus SP-565UZ

      Olympus SP-810UZ

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   143 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Olympus SP-565UZ

      Olympus SP-810UZ

      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   143 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Olympus SP-565UZ

      Olympus SP-810UZ

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   143 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 413 g (0.91 lb / 14.57 oz)
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 413 g (0.91 lb / 14.57 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Olympus SP-565UZ

      Olympus SP-810UZ

      GOOD
      83
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 413 g (0.91 lb / 14.57 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 413 g (0.91 lb / 14.57 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Olympus SP-565UZ and Olympus SP-810UZ and give them scores of 56 and 53 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Olympus SP-565UZ

      Olympus SP-810UZ

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      53

      Sensor

      Olympus SP-565UZ

      Olympus SP-810UZ

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   64 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 30
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Olympus SP-565UZ

      Olympus SP-810UZ

      GOOD
      70
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1200 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Olympus SP-565UZ

      Olympus SP-810UZ

      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Olympus SP-565UZ

      Olympus SP-810UZ

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   143 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Olympus SP-565UZ

      Olympus SP-810UZ

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Olympus SP-565UZ

      Olympus SP-810UZ

      POOR
      46
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      50
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Olympus SP-565UZ

      Olympus SP-810UZ

      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 413 g (0.91 lb / 14.57 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      50
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 413 g (0.91 lb / 14.57 oz)


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