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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
32
Overall
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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Later Model is Canon SX510 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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX500 IS versus Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was announced 3 years later than the SP-565UZ and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX500 IS grades versus the SP-565UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 SX500 IS SP-565UZ 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2009Fresher by 44 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Canon SX500 IS

 SP-565UZ SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ

 SX500 IS SP-565UZ 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has sizing 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 SX500 IS versus Olympus SP-565UZ in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX500 IS versus the SP-565UZ.

Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and SP-565UZ is 80 and 72 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and SP-565UZ.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX500 IS to provide extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more modern SX500 IS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/1,600 seconds)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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manual focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Street photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX500 IS
Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (195 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Travel photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography details
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery power (195 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX500 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
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has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (195 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Canon SX500 IS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISOlympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Olympus SP-565UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-08-21 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 1 143
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/1600 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341 grams (0.75 pounds) 413 grams (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 30
DXO Color Depth score not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 68
Other
Battery life 195 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $299 $400