Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
- Released January 2019
- Earlier Model is Nikon A900
(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
- Announced January 2009

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview
Below is a thorough overview of the Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The A1000 was released 10 years later than the SP-565UZ and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the A1000 grades versus the SP-565UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Olympus SP-565UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
A1000 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Announced | January 2019 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 122 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Nikon A1000
SP-565UZ | A1000 |
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Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Olympus SP-565UZ
A1000 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A1000 has got exterior dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Olympus SP-565UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the A1000 versus the SP-565UZ.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and SP-565UZ is 86 and 72 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1000 and SP-565UZ.
All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon A1000 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The newer A1000 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Olympus SP-565UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Olympus SP-565UZ |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2019-01-18 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch 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 | ||
Total focus points | - | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 26-520mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 1s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 6.40 m (ISO 200) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | No | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 330 gr (0.73 lbs) | 413 gr (0.91 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 30 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 18.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 68 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | xD Picture Card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $477 | $400 |