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Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
32
Overall
32

Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Canon SD970 IS
(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
Olympus SP-565UZ
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 SD970 IS SP-565UZ 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Canon SD970 IS

 SP-565UZ SD970 IS 
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ

 SD970 IS SP-565UZ 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009January 2009Same age
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography highlights
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supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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focusing manually
supports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Sports photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Travel photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography info
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nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD970 IS
Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
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has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISOlympus SP-565UZ
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