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Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
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Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Revealed February 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
Photography Glossary

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon B500 versus Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the B500 (16MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The B500 was manufactured 7 years later than the SP-565UZ and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the B500 scores vs the SP-565UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 B500 SP-565UZ 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2009Fresher by 87 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Nikon B500

 SP-565UZ B500 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 B500 SP-565UZ 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon B500 comes with external dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Nikon B500 versus Olympus SP-565UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the B500 vs the SP-565UZ.

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the B500 and SP-565UZ is 68 and 72 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the B500 and SP-565UZ.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon B500 to offer you more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher B500 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon B500
Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
52
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition in class (541g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon B500
Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
51
incredible zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (600 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
59
good battery pack (600 shots)
connects via bluetooth
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (900mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (541 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
52
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon B500
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
45
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery pack (600 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging information
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reasonably wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (541 grams)
24
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Nikon Coolpix B500Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix B500 Olympus SP-565UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-02-23 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-900mm (39.1x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.4fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 541 grams (1.19 lb) 413 grams (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 600 shots -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $400