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Canon S200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Canon S200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Canon S200
(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
Olympus SP-565UZ
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 S200 SP-565UZ 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2009More modern by 63 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Canon S200

 SP-565UZ S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 S200 SP-565UZ 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon S200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

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

Canon S200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
features face detection focusing
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
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focusing manually
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
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has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography information
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography factors
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supports focus via touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (200 shots)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography advice
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has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon S200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Canon PowerShot S200Olympus SP-565UZ
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