Canon SX230 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and SP-565UZ is 91 and 72 respectively.

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.