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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
32
Overall
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced May 2016
Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was introduced 7 years later than the SP-565UZ and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX620 HS grades versus the SP-565UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 SX620 HS SP-565UZ 
ReleasedMay 2016January 2009More recent by 90 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Canon SX620 HS

 SP-565UZ SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus SP-565UZ

 SX620 HS SP-565UZ 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX620 HS features physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the SP-565UZ.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and SP-565UZ is 93 and 72 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and SP-565UZ.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX620 HS to resolve extra detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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manual focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (182 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
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lighter than average in class (182g)
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (625mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX620 HS
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
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manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (182g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
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reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone port
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSOlympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Olympus SP-565UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-05-10 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 143
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 lb) 413g (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 295 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $279 $400