Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was introduced 5 years later than the SP-565UZ and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX600 HS scores against the SP-565UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Olympus SP-565UZ. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX600 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX600 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX600 HS versus the SP-565UZ.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and SP-565UZ is 93 and 72 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and SP-565UZ.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX600 HS to give greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern SX600 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.