Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ
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Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 37-185mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 160g - 96 x 57 x 26mm
- Launched February 2009
- Also referred to as Digital IXUS 990 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- 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

Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview
Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SD970 IS versus Olympus SP-565UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SD970 IS was brought out 2 months after the SP-565UZ which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the SD970 IS matches up against the SP-565UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS & Olympus SP-565UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD970 IS Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Olympus SP-565UZ
SD970 IS | SP-565UZ | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Canon SD970 IS
SP-565UZ | SD970 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ
SD970 IS | SP-565UZ | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD970 IS provides external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD970 IS versus Olympus SP-565UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SD970 IS versus the SP-565UZ.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD970 IS and SP-565UZ is 94 and 72 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD970 IS and SP-565UZ.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SD970 IS to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

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Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Olympus SP-565UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Olympus SP-565UZ |
Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 990 IS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-02-18 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | 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 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 26-520mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 lbs) | 413g (0.91 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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-5L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | xD Picture Card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | - | $400 |