Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ
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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD960 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD960 IS over the Olympus SP-565UZ
SD960 IS | SP-565UZ | |||
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Screen dimension | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Canon SD960 IS
SP-565UZ | SD960 IS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Canon SD960 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ
SD960 IS | SP-565UZ | |||
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Released | February 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD960 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD960 IS | Olympus SP-565UZ | |
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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 |