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Canon SX270 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 SX270 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 SX270 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX280 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
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX270 HS and Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was announced 4 years after the SP-565UZ which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX270 HS matches up versus the SP-565UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 SX270 HS SP-565UZ 
AnnouncedMarch 2013January 2009Newer by 51 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Canon SX270 HS

 SP-565UZ SX270 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Olympus SP-565UZ

 SX270 HS SP-565UZ 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS has physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX270 HS vs the SP-565UZ.

Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and SP-565UZ is 91 and 72 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and SP-565UZ.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX270 HS to offer extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer SX270 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Street photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (233g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX270 HS
Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography advice
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lighter than average (233 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX270 HS
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
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manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX270 HS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (233 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSOlympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Olympus SP-565UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-03-21 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 143
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233g (0.51 pounds) 413g (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 life 210 shots -
Battery type 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $284 $400