Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ
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![Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX230-HS/Canon-SX230-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
- Announced July 2011
- Old Model is Canon SX210 IS
- Newer Model is Canon SX240 HS
(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 SX230 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview
Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX230 HS versus Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The SX230 HS was announced 2 years later than the SP-565UZ and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX230 HS grades versus the SP-565UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Olympus SP-565UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Olympus SP-565UZ
SX230 HS | SP-565UZ | |||
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Released | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 31 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Canon SX230 HS
SP-565UZ | SX230 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Olympus SP-565UZ
SX230 HS | SP-565UZ | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX230 HS has got physical measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus SP-565UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX230 HS versus Olympus SP-565UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX230 HS and the SP-565UZ.
![Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX230-HS-vs-Olympus-SP-565UZ-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and SP-565UZ is 91 and 72 respectively.
![Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX230-HS-vs-Olympus-SP-565UZ-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and SP-565UZ.
As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX230 HS to offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer SX230 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
![Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX230-HS-vs-Olympus-SP-565UZ-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX230-HS-vs-Olympus-SP-565UZ-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Olympus SP-565UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX230 HS | Olympus SP-565UZ |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 26-520mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TG TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 1s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 6.40 m (ISO 200) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 223 gr (0.49 pounds) | 413 gr (0.91 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 life | 210 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-5L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | xD Picture Card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $399 | $400 |