Canon A1200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ
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Canon A1200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A1200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Olympus SP-565UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
A1200 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Canon A1200
SP-565UZ | A1200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Olympus SP-565UZ
A1200 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Look at the Canon A1200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1200 | Olympus SP-565UZ | |
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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 |