Canon S120 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Below, we are contrasting the Canon S120 and Olympus SP-565UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is very comparable but the S120 (1/1.7") and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The S120 was brought out 4 years later than the SP-565UZ and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S120 grades versus the SP-565UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S120 and Olympus SP-565UZ. The entire galleries are available at Canon S120 Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon S120 comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while 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 S120 and Olympus SP-565UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the S120 against the SP-565UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S120 and SP-565UZ is 92 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S120 and SP-565UZ.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S120 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon S120 will show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern S120 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.