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Canon A1200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon A1200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Canon A1200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2011
Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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 A1200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon A1200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was revealed 24 months after the SP-565UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A1200 grades versus the SP-565UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 A1200 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Canon A1200

 SP-565UZ A1200 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 A1200 SP-565UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon A1200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 has got external dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A1200 vs the SP-565UZ.

Canon A1200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and SP-565UZ is 92 and 72 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and SP-565UZ.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon A1200 to give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer A1200 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
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provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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focusing manually
saves RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography details
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no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1200
Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
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provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography features
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (28mm)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
24
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon A1200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Canon PowerShot A1200Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Olympus SP-565UZ
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 143
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 413 grams (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 30
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 68
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $109 $400