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Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Old Model is Canon SX600 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 SX610 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX610 HS versus Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was introduced 6 years after the SP-565UZ which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX610 HS grades versus the SP-565UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 SX610 HS SP-565UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2009More modern by 73 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Canon SX610 HS

 SP-565UZ SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Olympus SP-565UZ

 SX610 HS SP-565UZ 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS offers physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Olympus SP-565UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX610 HS versus Olympus SP-565UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX610 HS against the SP-565UZ.

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and SP-565UZ is 93 and 72 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and SP-565UZ.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to offer more detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
manual focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Street photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (191g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography details
45
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Travel photography information
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography information
68
lighter than others (191 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
52
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (270 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX610 HS
Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (191g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
24
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
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Canon SX610 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSOlympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Olympus SP-565UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 143
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 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 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 191 grams (0.42 lb) 413 grams (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $214 $400