Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX20 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was unveiled 18 months after the SP-565UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX20 IS scores against the SP-565UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS & Olympus SP-565UZ. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX20 IS Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX20 IS comes with exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX20 IS against the SP-565UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and SP-565UZ is 65 and 72 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and SP-565UZ.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX20 IS to produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger SX20 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.