• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 520.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 35mm 861.6mm2
  • 24.6 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 3200

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Differences

Olympus SP-565UZ advantages over Sony A900

  • Less expensive
    $400 vs $3000 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Lighter weight
    373g vs 939g
    Lighter weight

Sony A900 advantages over Olympus SP-565UZ

  • Larger sensor
    35mm vs 1/2.33 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 5.94 vs 1.68 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Better color depth
    23.7 vs 18.7 bits
    Capture richer, more accurate colors
  • Higher effective ISO
    1,431 vs 68 iso
    Take photos in low light with less noise
  • More dynamic range
    12.3 vs 10.1 evs
    Retain detail in highlight and shadows
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 880 vs 410 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    24.6 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/8000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm S8100fd

Olympus SP-565UZ
Fujifilm S8100fd
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Hot shoe
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
Sony A900
Fujifilm S8100fd
  • $3000
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Internal flash

Compared to Nikon P80

Olympus SP-565UZ
Nikon P80
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Hot shoe
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
Sony A900
Nikon P80
  • $3000
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Internal flash

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FZ35

Olympus SP-565UZ
Panasonic DMC-FZ35
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Hot shoe
  • Bulb shutter
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More pixels
Sony A900
Panasonic DMC-FZ35
  • $3000
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Internal flash

Compared to Sony A850

Olympus SP-565UZ
Sony A850
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Internal flash
  • $2219
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
Sony A900
Sony A850
  • $3000
  • 35mm
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $2219
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compared to Canon 5D Mark III

Olympus SP-565UZ
Canon 5D Mark III
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Internal flash
  • $2084
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
Sony A900
Canon 5D Mark III
  • $3000
  • 35mm
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $2084
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • Higher effective ISO
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