Canon SX260 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX260 HS versus Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was announced 3 years later than the SP-565UZ and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX260 HS grades vs the SP-565UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Olympus SP-565UZ. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX260 HS has got outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus SP-565UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX260 HS versus Olympus SP-565UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX260 HS against the SP-565UZ.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and SP-565UZ is 91 and 72 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX260 HS and SP-565UZ.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX260 HS to give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent SX260 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.