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

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").

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.

Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Olympus SP-565UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Olympus SP-565UZ
SX270 HS | SP-565UZ | |||
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Announced | March 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 51 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Canon SX270 HS
SP-565UZ | SX270 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Olympus SP-565UZ
SX270 HS | SP-565UZ | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Canon SX270 HS and Olympus SP-565UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Canon SX270 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Olympus SP-565UZ | |
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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 |