Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ
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Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2200 & Olympus SP-565UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A2200 Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
A2200 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Canon A2200
SP-565UZ | A2200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Canon A2200 and Olympus SP-565UZ
A2200 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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

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.

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Canon A2200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2200 | Olympus SP-565UZ | |
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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 |