Canon SX130 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ

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").

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.