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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 36-360mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 190g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
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 SD4500 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SD4500 IS versus Olympus SP-565UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was manufactured 2 years after the SP-565UZ which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SD4500 IS matches up against the SP-565UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 SD4500 IS SP-565UZ 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Canon SD4500 IS

 SP-565UZ SD4500 IS 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ

 SD4500 IS SP-565UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD4500 IS features outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Olympus SP-565UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD4500 IS versus Olympus SP-565UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SD4500 IS vs the SP-565UZ.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and SP-565UZ is 94 and 72 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD4500 IS and SP-565UZ.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer SD4500 IS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
has manual focus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
33
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
52
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
32
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
40
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4500 IS
Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
24
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISOlympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Olympus SP-565UZ
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 10MP 10MP
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 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 143
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lb) 413 gr (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 model NB-9L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $400