Canon S110 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon S110 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is fairly comparable but the S110 (1/1.7") and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S110 was unveiled 3 years later than the SP-565UZ and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S110 scores versus the SP-565UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S110 & Olympus SP-565UZ. The full galleries are available at Canon S110 Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon S110 comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Olympus SP-565UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S110 vs the SP-565UZ.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S110 and SP-565UZ is 93 and 72 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S110 and SP-565UZ.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S110 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon S110 will show more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S110 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.