Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX540 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was brought out 7 years later than the SP-565UZ and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX540 HS grades versus the SP-565UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Olympus SP-565UZ. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS features outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Olympus SP-565UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the SP-565UZ.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and SP-565UZ is 69 and 72 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and SP-565UZ.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX540 HS to give more detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher SX540 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.