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Canon N vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot N front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
32
Overall
32

Canon N vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon N vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon N vs Olympus SP-565UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The N was introduced 4 years after the SP-565UZ which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the N matches up against the SP-565UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 N SP-565UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing2.8"2.5"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 SP-565UZ N 
Focus manually Very exact focus

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

 N SP-565UZ 

Canon N vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon N offers external measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the N against the SP-565UZ.

Canon N vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the N and SP-565UZ is 93 and 72 respectively.

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

Canon N vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the N and SP-565UZ.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon N to give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger N will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon N vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon N
Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
65
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography information
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
32
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography features
61
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography features
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon N
Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
72
quite wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have mic port
24
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
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Canon N vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Canon PowerShot NOlympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot N Olympus SP-565UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 2248 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 143
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lb) 413 gr (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 200 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-9L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $299 $400