Canon S100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ
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![Canon PowerShot S100 front Canon PowerShot S100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-S100/Canon-S100-front.jpg)
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Canon S100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
- Introduced December 2011
- Older Model is Canon S95
- New Model is Canon S110
(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
- Revealed January 2009
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Canon S100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Canon S100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is pretty well matched but the S100 (1/1.7") and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.
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The S100 was launched 2 years after the SP-565UZ which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S100 scores against the SP-565UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon S100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 and Olympus SP-565UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Canon S100 Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
S100 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Revealed | December 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 36 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Canon S100
SP-565UZ | S100 |
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Common features in the Canon S100 and Olympus SP-565UZ
S100 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon S100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon S100 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
Contrast the Canon S100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S100 and the SP-565UZ.
![Canon S100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison Canon S100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S100-vs-Olympus-SP-565UZ-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and SP-565UZ is 93 and 72 respectively.
![Canon S100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison Canon S100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S100-vs-Olympus-SP-565UZ-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon S100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and SP-565UZ.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon S100 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent S100 should have an edge in sensor technology.
![Canon S100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison Canon S100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S100-vs-Olympus-SP-565UZ-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon S100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon S100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon S100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-S100-vs-Olympus-SP-565UZ-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon S100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications
Canon PowerShot S100 | Olympus SP-565UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot S100 | Olympus SP-565UZ |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-12-22 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-520mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 6.40 m (ISO 200) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 198 grams (0.44 pounds) | 413 grams (0.91 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 50 | 30 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | 18.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 153 | 68 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-5L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $429 | $400 |