Canon A1400 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

In this article, we are looking at the Canon A1400 and Olympus SP-565UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was manufactured 4 years after the SP-565UZ which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A1400 matches up against the SP-565UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Olympus SP-565UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A1400 Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 features external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst 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, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A1400 against the SP-565UZ.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and SP-565UZ is 93 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and SP-565UZ.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A1400 to produce extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher A1400 should have an edge in sensor technology.