Canon S200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ
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Canon S200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
- Revealed February 2014
(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
- Announced January 2009

Canon S200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview
Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon S200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is pretty comparable but the S200 (1/1.7") and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

The S200 was introduced 5 years after the SP-565UZ which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S200 matches up versus the SP-565UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon S200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S200 and Olympus SP-565UZ. The whole galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
S200 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 63 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Canon S200
SP-565UZ | S200 |
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Common features in the Canon S200 and Olympus SP-565UZ
S200 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon S200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S200 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus SP-565UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
Examine the Canon S200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S200 against the SP-565UZ.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and SP-565UZ is 93 and 72 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200 and SP-565UZ.
To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The S200 provides the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler. The fresher S200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon S200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Olympus SP-565UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot S200 | Olympus SP-565UZ |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-02-21 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-520mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
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 second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 6.40 m (ISO 200) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 181g (0.40 lbs) | 413g (0.91 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 30 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 18.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 68 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $293 | $400 |