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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon AW110
  • Newer Model is Nikon AW130
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon AW120 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was introduced 5 years after the SP-565UZ which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the AW120 grades against the SP-565UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 AW120 SP-565UZ 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2009Newer by 62 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Nikon AW120

 SP-565UZ AW120 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 AW120 SP-565UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon AW120 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has sizing 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the AW120 vs the SP-565UZ.

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and SP-565UZ is 92 and 72 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW120 and SP-565UZ.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon AW120 to resolve greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent AW120 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW120 Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography information
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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has manual focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW120
Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
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image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW120
Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery (350 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
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good battery (350 shots)
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
good battery (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW120 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging factors
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Nikon AW120 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix AW120 Olympus SP-565UZ
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-07 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 143
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213 grams (0.47 pounds) 413 grams (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 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 350 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $350 $400