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Canon G11 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Canon G11 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Introduced December 2009
  • Refreshed by Canon G12
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon G11 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon G11 and Olympus SP-565UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is relatively similar but the G11 (1/1.7") and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G11 was released 12 months later than the SP-565UZ which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G11 scores versus the SP-565UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 G11 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedDecember 2009January 2009Fresher by 12 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Canon G11

 SP-565UZ G11 

Common features in the Canon G11 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 G11 SP-565UZ 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon G11 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G11 features exterior dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the G11 against the SP-565UZ.

Canon G11 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and SP-565UZ is 83 and 72 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G11 and SP-565UZ.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The G11 has the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier. The fresher G11 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G11 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography features
47
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
39
focusing manually
saves RAW files
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 Street photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography features
64
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (375 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G11
Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography features
57
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (375g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G11 Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography details
46
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
60
really wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (375 grams)
24
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Canon G11 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Canon PowerShot G11Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot G11 Olympus SP-565UZ
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-12-16 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 143
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
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
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lbs) 413 grams (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 30
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 18.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 10.1
DXO Low light score 169 68
Other
Battery model NB-7L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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