Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX120 IS versus Olympus SP-565UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX120 IS (10MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is very comparable but the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The SX120 IS was introduced 8 months after the SP-565UZ which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX120 IS matches up versus the SP-565UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX120 IS provides physical measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX120 IS versus Olympus SP-565UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX120 IS and the SP-565UZ.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and SP-565UZ is 87 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and SP-565UZ.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS includes the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult. The fresher SX120 IS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.