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Comparison of Olympus SP-565 UltraZoom and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 ×
Olympus SP-565 UltraZoom ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50Olympus SP-565 UltraZoom
BrandSonyOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberDSC-H50SP-565UZ
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20082008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)116116
Width (mm)8681
Height (mm)8183
Weight (g)442373
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)9.110
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.33 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.2
Sensor width (mm)6.176.13
Sensor height (mm)4.554.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.791.68
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score-30
Dxo color depth score (bit)-18.7
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)-10.1
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)-68
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 1944(6.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2592(9.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1.6-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG1AVI Motion JPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionComponent-
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar (13 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspherical, 1ED)Olympus ED lens, 14 Lenses in 11 Groups, 4 Aspherical Lenses, 2 ED Lenses
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)31.00 - 465.0026.00 - 520.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.00 - 78.006.00 - 92.00
Zoom ratio (x)1520
Aperture range (f)0.22 - 0.370.12 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)110
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 81
  • 5
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-area Contrast Detect with Face Detection; center-weighted AF, flexible spot AFCCD contrast detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 0.2" color LCD, 201K pixelsEVF type with Dioptic Correction
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, High Auto, 65, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400* (*5-megapixels)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent-1
  • fluorescent-2
  • fluorescent-3
  • incandescent
  • one push (custom)
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • iesp2 auto
  • one-touch
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/2000 - 15
Bulb mode-+
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, SpotDigital ESP, Spot, Center-Weighted, Face Detection (w/ Face Detection AF)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Portait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Advanced Sports Shooting, Smile ShutterPortrait, Landscape, Landscape+Portrait, Sport, Night, Night+Portrait, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Available Light Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • fill-in + red-eye reduction
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro 2
  • slow synchro1
  • slow1 + red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: W: 0.2 - 9.1m / T: 1.2 - 5.5m; ISO 3200: up to 18m (W), 11m (T)Wide: 0.98 - 21ft (0.3 - 6.4m); Tele: 3.9 - 13.1ft. (1.2 - 4m) at ISO 400
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connection-Wireless
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • x
Other memory-microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support-+
Included memory (MB)1548
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • hd 1080i video out with optional cable
  • audio/video output)
  • dc input
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.63-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.6-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.52-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.88-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.38-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.64-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)3-
Play -> record time (s)1.4-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)10.3-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300410
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG14 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable4 x AA disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • music transfer*
  • picture motion browser v3.0
  • olympus master 2 software cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x v10.3+ *
  • windows 2000/xp/vista
  • mac os x 10.3 - 10.5
  • windows 2000pro/xp/vista
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSuper Steady-Shot Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Advanced Sports Shooting, Smile Shutter, Night Shot, DRO, Tilt LCDDual Image Stabilization, Shadow Adjustment Technology, Perfect Shot Preview, Face Detection



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