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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72 Imaging
33 Features
32 Overall
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SD1200 IS versus Olympus SP-565UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was announced 2 months after the SP-565UZ and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SD1200 IS scores vs the SP-565UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Olympus SP-565UZ

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Canon SD1200 IS

		

		

			
 SP-565UZ SD1200 IS 
Manual focus  Very accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ

		

		

			
 SD1200 IS SP-565UZ 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS offers exterior measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while 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).
Look at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Olympus SP-565UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SD1200 IS against the SP-565UZ.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and SP-565UZ is 95 and 72 respectively.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and SP-565UZ.
To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of images but you need to take the age  of the products into consideration.
	
			Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography details
25
 provides face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
39
 you can focus manually
 supports RAW files
 sensor resolution low (10MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
24
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 low fps (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
33
 great zoom range (26-520mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
51
 built-in flash
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (26mm)
 very long zoom (520mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography info
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.5")
 no manual mode
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse mode
40
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.5")
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging advice
28
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
 lack of mic support
24
 fairly wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
 does not have external mic socket
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISOlympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Olympus SP-565UZ
Also called as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-18 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 143
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 413 grams (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 260 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $250 $400