Canon SD4000 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SD4000 IS versus Olympus SP-565UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD4000 IS (10MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD4000 IS was unveiled 19 months after the SP-565UZ which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SD4000 IS matches up versus the SP-565UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD4000 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD4000 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD4000 IS versus Olympus SP-565UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SD4000 IS against the SP-565UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD4000 IS and SP-565UZ is 94 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD4000 IS and SP-565UZ.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images although you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent SD4000 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.