Canon A2400 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon A2400 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the A2400 IS (16MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A2400 IS was announced 3 years later than the SP-565UZ and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A2400 IS scores versus the SP-565UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ. The whole galleries are available at Canon A2400 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A2400 IS has outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A2400 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A2400 IS and the SP-565UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2400 IS and SP-565UZ is 96 and 72 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2400 IS and SP-565UZ.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon A2400 IS to offer greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher A2400 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.