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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
32
Overall
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX160 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
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX150 IS versus Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX150 IS (14MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX150 IS was introduced 3 years after the SP-565UZ which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX150 IS scores versus the SP-565UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 SX150 IS SP-565UZ 
LaunchedMay 2012January 2009More modern by 41 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Canon SX150 IS

 SP-565UZ SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ

 SX150 IS SP-565UZ 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS provides physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

See the Canon SX150 IS versus Olympus SP-565UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX150 IS vs the SP-565UZ.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and SP-565UZ is 86 and 72 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX150 IS and SP-565UZ.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX150 IS to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger SX150 IS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography information
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (306 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (130 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography details
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lighter than others in class (306g)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (130 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
46
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (130 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
40
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others in class (306 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
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Canon SX150 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISOlympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Olympus SP-565UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-05-14 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 1 143
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306 grams (0.67 pounds) 413 grams (0.91 pounds)
Physical 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 All around 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 life 130 photographs -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $249 $400