Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ
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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Revealed August 2010
- New Model is Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
- Introduced January 2009

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX130 IS was introduced 20 months later than the SP-565UZ which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX130 IS grades against the SP-565UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Olympus SP-565UZ. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Olympus SP-565UZ
SX130 IS | SP-565UZ | |||
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Introduced | August 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 20 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Canon SX130 IS
SP-565UZ | SX130 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ
SX130 IS | SP-565UZ | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS comes with outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
Check the Canon SX130 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX130 IS against the SP-565UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and SP-565UZ is 85 and 72 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and SP-565UZ.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX130 IS to render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent SX130 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Olympus SP-565UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Olympus SP-565UZ |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-08-19 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4 | - |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 143 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 26-520mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 1 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 6.40 m (ISO 200) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 308 gr (0.68 pounds) | 413 gr (0.91 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 30 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 18.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 68 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 2 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | xD Picture Card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $250 | $400 |