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Canon R50 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Canon EOS R50 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72 Imaging
33 Features
32 Overall
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Canon R50 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2023
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon R50 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Canon R50 and Olympus SP-565UZ, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R50 was manufactured 14 years after the SP-565UZ which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the R50 grades versus the SP-565UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

		

		

			
 R50 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedFebruary 2023January 2009More modern by 172 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.00"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Canon R50

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R50 and Olympus SP-565UZ

		

		

			
 R50 SP-565UZ 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon R50 offers external dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon R50 and Olympus SP-565UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the R50 versus the SP-565UZ.
Canon R50 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and SP-565UZ is 75 and 72 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the R50 and SP-565UZ.
All in all, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R50 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon R50 will produce extra detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent R50 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
	
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Canon R50 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
83
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 provides face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
39
 you can focus manually
 exports RAW files
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography advice
77
 fully articulated screen
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 provides touch to focus
 great ISO range (32,000)
 does not have image stabilization
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography advice
77
 quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 provides tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 does not have image stabilization
33
 incredible zoom range (26-520mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography factors
84
 supports bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
52
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (26mm)
 very long zoom (520mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
80
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 nice screen size (3.00")
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 great ISO range (32,000)
 delivers RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
40
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.5 inches)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging highlights
77
 display is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 provides face detection autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have external mic support
 does not have image stabilization
24
 relatively wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
 doesn't have mic support
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Canon R50 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Canon EOS R50Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon EOS R50 Olympus SP-565UZ
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2023-02-08 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 32000 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 651 143
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-520mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 37 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.00 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 375 gr (0.83 pounds) 413 gr (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 30
DXO Color Depth score not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 68
Other
Battery life 370 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E17 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $679 $400