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Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX20 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
  • Released January 2009
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Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was unveiled at a similar time to the SP-565UZ so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX10 IS matches up against the SP-565UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 SX10 IS SP-565UZ 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Canon SX10 IS

 SP-565UZ SX10 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ

 SX10 IS SP-565UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimension2.5"2.5"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS provides outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Olympus SP-565UZ has proportions 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 SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX10 IS against the SP-565UZ.

Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and SP-565UZ is 65 and 72 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and SP-565UZ.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images although you have to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX10 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
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has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
features face detect focus
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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focusing manually
exports RAW files
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography details
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fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (600g)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography advice
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amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography advice
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flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography highlights
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has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX10 IS
Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
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relatively wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (600g)
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relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SX10 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISOlympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Olympus SP-565UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 143
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format H.264 -
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 grams (1.32 pounds) 413 grams (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $275 $400