Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX1 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was introduced 3 months later than the SP-565UZ so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX1 IS grades vs the SP-565UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS has external dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the SP-565UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and SP-565UZ is 64 and 72 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and SP-565UZ.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always take the production date of the cameras into account.