Canon A800 vs Olympus SP-565UZ
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Canon A800 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A800 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A800 & Olympus SP-565UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A800 Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
A800 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Canon A800
SP-565UZ | A800 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A800 and Olympus SP-565UZ
A800 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.5" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon A800 versus Olympus SP-565UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A800 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications
Canon PowerShot A800 | Olympus SP-565UZ | |
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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 |