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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX210 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
  • Released January 2009
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was brought out 4 months later than the SP-565UZ which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX200 IS grades versus the SP-565UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 SX200 IS SP-565UZ 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Canon SX200 IS

 SP-565UZ SX200 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ

 SX200 IS SP-565UZ 
ReleasedMay 2009January 2009Same age
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS has physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX200 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX200 IS versus the SP-565UZ.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and SP-565UZ is 90 and 72 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and SP-565UZ.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX200 IS to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
28
has manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography information
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
62
lighter than others (247 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography information
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
40
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Canon SX200 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISOlympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Olympus SP-565UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-05-14 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 143
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 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 white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lb) 413 gr (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 NB-5L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $329 $400