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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD960 IS front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
32
Overall
32

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Canon SD960 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 110 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
  • Released January 2009
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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon SD960 IS versus Olympus SP-565UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD960 IS (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD960 IS was brought out 2 months later than the SP-565UZ so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the SD960 IS grades vs the SP-565UZ in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 SD960 IS SP-565UZ 
Screen dimension2.8"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Canon SD960 IS

 SP-565UZ SD960 IS 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ

 SD960 IS SP-565UZ 
ReleasedFebruary 2009January 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD960 IS has got physical dimensions of 98mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD960 IS versus Olympus SP-565UZ in the new 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 are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SD960 IS against the SP-565UZ.

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD960 IS and SP-565UZ is 95 and 72 respectively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD960 IS and SP-565UZ.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SD960 IS to show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD960 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
26
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
focusing manually
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Street photography information
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Sports photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Travel photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD960 IS Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography details
36
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD960 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD960 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Canon PowerShot SD960 ISOlympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Olympus SP-565UZ
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 110 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 143
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1280x720 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lb) 413 grams (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 54 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.9") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 30
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 68
Other
Battery ID NB-4L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch - $400