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Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A2200 versus Olympus SP-565UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the A2200 (14MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was introduced 24 months after the SP-565UZ making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A2200 grades against the SP-565UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 A2200 SP-565UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Canon A2200

 SP-565UZ A2200 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 A2200 SP-565UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon A2200 has external measurements of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Canon A2200 versus Olympus SP-565UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A2200 and the SP-565UZ.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2200 and SP-565UZ is 95 and 72 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A2200 and SP-565UZ.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon A2200 to show greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer A2200 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
33
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (135g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography advice
37
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (280 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2200 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography factors
70
good battery power (280 shots)
lighter than competition (135g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
36
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
good battery power (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
40
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging advice
30
relatively wide (28mm)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
24
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Canon PowerShot A2200Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A2200 Olympus SP-565UZ
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-01-15
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 143
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 413g (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 280 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-8L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $139 $400