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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX230 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX260 HS
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was announced 3 years later than the SP-565UZ and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX240 HS scores against the SP-565UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 SX240 HS SP-565UZ 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2009Fresher by 38 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Canon SX240 HS

 SP-565UZ SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Olympus SP-565UZ

 SX240 HS SP-565UZ 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX240 HS versus the SP-565UZ.

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and SP-565UZ is 91 and 72 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and SP-565UZ.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX240 HS to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer SX240 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX240 HS
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
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has manual focus
offers face detection focusing
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography factors
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (224 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography details
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lighter than average in class (224g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX240 HS
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
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has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX240 HS
Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (224 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
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fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Canon SX240 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSOlympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Olympus SP-565UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
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 alias 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 data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 143
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash options 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 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (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 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224g (0.49 lb) 413g (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 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 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 life 230 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L 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 xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $400