Canon A1300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon A1300 and Olympus SP-565UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1300 was launched 3 years later than the SP-565UZ and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A1300 scores against the SP-565UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Olympus SP-565UZ. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1300 Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A1300 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A1300 compared to the SP-565UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and SP-565UZ is 93 and 72 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and SP-565UZ.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon A1300 to render more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher A1300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.