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Canon G1 X III vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
82
Imaging
68
Features
74
Overall
70
Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Canon G1 X III vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Canon G1 X III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-72mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 399g - 115 x 78 x 51mm
  • Announced October 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon G1 X II
Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon G1 X III vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon G1 X III versus Olympus SP-565UZ, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the G1 X III (24MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) and the G1 X III (APS-C) and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The G1 X III was introduced 8 years after the SP-565UZ which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon G1 X III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G1 X III grades vs the SP-565UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G1 X III over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 G1 X III SP-565UZ 
AnnouncedOctober 2017January 2009More modern by 107 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Canon G1 X III

 SP-565UZ G1 X III 

Common features in the Canon G1 X III and Olympus SP-565UZ

 G1 X III SP-565UZ 
Manual focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon G1 X III vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G1 X III has got outer measurements of 115mm x 78mm x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the G1 X III versus the SP-565UZ.

Canon G1 X III vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 X III and SP-565UZ is 82 and 72 respectively.

Canon G1 X III vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 X III and SP-565UZ.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G1 X III with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon G1 X III will deliver extra detail using its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent G1 X III should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon G1 X III vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Canon G1 X III vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G1 X III vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G1 X III as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
39
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon G1 X III Street photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography details
85
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon G1 X III Sports photography information
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography information
76
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
33
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon G1 X III
Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
73
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G1 X III Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography info
72
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
40
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G1 X III
Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon G1 X III vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G1 X III and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark IIIOlympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III Olympus SP-565UZ
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2017-10-25 2009-01-15
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 143
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-72mm (3.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, on, sl0w synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399 gr (0.88 lbs) 413 gr (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 115 x 78 x 51mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 2.0") 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 200 photographs -
Battery type Built-in -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $1,299 $400