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Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
28
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 SX120 IS SP-565UZ 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 8 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Canon SX120 IS

 SP-565UZ SX120 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ

 SX120 IS SP-565UZ 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

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

Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
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you can focus manually
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (285g)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX120 IS
Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
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image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
great zoom (360mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (285g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography features
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has manual focus
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (285g)
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rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Canon SX120 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISOlympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Olympus SP-565UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-19 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.3 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Max video resolution 640x480 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 285 gr (0.63 lb) 413 gr (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 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 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $249 $400