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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Replaced the Canon SX200 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
Olympus SP-565UZ
(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
  • Launched January 2009
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX210 IS (14MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was brought out 18 months after the SP-565UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX210 IS grades vs the SP-565UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 SX210 IS SP-565UZ 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2009Newer by 18 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Canon SX210 IS

 SP-565UZ SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ

 SX210 IS SP-565UZ 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS features physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX210 IS against the SP-565UZ.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and SP-565UZ is 90 and 72 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX210 IS and SP-565UZ.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX210 IS to render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent SX210 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography features
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (220g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography features
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lighter than others (220g)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography advice
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
40
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging details
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging details
30
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (220 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
24
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SX210 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISOlympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Olympus SP-565UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2009-01-15
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 143
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 gr (0.49 lbs) 413 gr (0.91 lbs)
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 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 NB-5L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $226 $400