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Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
34
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
32
Overall
32

Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Announced January 2016
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX420 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was launched 7 years after the SP-565UZ which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX420 IS scores vs the SP-565UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 SX420 IS SP-565UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2009Newer by 85 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Canon SX420 IS

 SP-565UZ SX420 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ

 SX420 IS SP-565UZ 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX420 IS has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst 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 SX420 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX420 IS compared to the SP-565UZ.

Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and SP-565UZ is 80 and 72 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and SP-565UZ.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX420 IS to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern SX420 IS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography advice
41
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
very slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (195 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
32
great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX420 IS
Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
61
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1008mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (195 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography features
46
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery (195 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
40
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging features
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging features
29
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Canon SX420 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISOlympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Olympus SP-565UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-01-05 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 0.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325g (0.72 lb) 413g (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 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 195 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $299 $400