Canon G16 vs Olympus SP-565UZ
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Canon G16 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
- Released November 2013
- Earlier Model is Canon G15
(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
- Released January 2009
Canon G16 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview
Its time to look closer at the Canon G16 versus Olympus SP-565UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is fairly comparable but the G16 (1/1.7") and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe G16 was manufactured 4 years later than the SP-565UZ and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the G16 scores vs the SP-565UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon G16 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G16 & Olympus SP-565UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
G16 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Released | November 2013 | January 2009 | Fresher by 60 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Canon G16
SP-565UZ | G16 |
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Common features in the Canon G16 and Olympus SP-565UZ
G16 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon G16 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon G16 features outer dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) and 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).
Contrast the Canon G16 versus Olympus SP-565UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G16 versus the SP-565UZ.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G16 and SP-565UZ is 85 and 72 respectively.
Canon G16 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and SP-565UZ.
Plainly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G16 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon G16 will produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher G16 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Canon G16 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications
Canon PowerShot G16 | Olympus SP-565UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot G16 | Olympus SP-565UZ |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-11-25 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch 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 | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 26-520mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT PureColor II G LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 80% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 356g (0.78 lb) | 413g (0.91 lb) |
Dimensions | 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 54 | 30 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | 18.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 230 | 68 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-10L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $499 | $400 |