Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ
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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Olympus SP-565UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Olympus SP-565UZ
SX620 HS | SP-565UZ | |||
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Released | May 2016 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 90 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Canon SX620 HS
SP-565UZ | SX620 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Olympus SP-565UZ
SX620 HS | SP-565UZ | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
See the Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX620 HS vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Olympus SP-565UZ | |
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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 |