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Canon A800 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
32
Overall
32

Canon A800 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Launched 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
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon A800 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon A800 versus Olympus SP-565UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A800 was announced 24 months later than the SP-565UZ making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the A800 grades vs the SP-565UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 A800 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Canon A800

 SP-565UZ A800 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display resolution230k115kClearer display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 A800 SP-565UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A800 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A800 features outer dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A800 vs the SP-565UZ.

Canon A800 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and SP-565UZ is 93 and 72 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A800 and SP-565UZ.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger A800 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A800 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
25
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 Sports photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography info
29
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (300 shots)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography features
55
better than average battery pack (300 CIPA)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
52
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A800 Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography details
26
better than average battery pack (300 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
40
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging features
24
features face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Canon A800 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Canon PowerShot A800Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot A800 Olympus SP-565UZ
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 3 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 143
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.5"
Screen resolution 115k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186g (0.41 lbs) 413g (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 photographs -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $90 $400