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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(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
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
  • Announced January 2009
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 A1000 SP-565UZ 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019January 2009More recent by 122 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper 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 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 A1000 SP-565UZ 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
saves RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography features
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tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
sensor is small (1/2.3")
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography information
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography information
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great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography advice
73
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography advice
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has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (250 shots)
40
focusing manually
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging details
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging details
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fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of external microphone support
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pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Olympus SP-565UZ
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