Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ
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![Nikon Coolpix B500 front Nikon Coolpix B500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-B500/Nikon-B500-front.jpg)
![Olympus SP-565UZ front Olympus SP-565UZ front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SP-565UZ/Olympus-SP-565UZ-front.jpg)
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Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs
(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
(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
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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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Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix B500 & Olympus SP-565UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon B500 Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
B500 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 87 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Nikon B500
SP-565UZ | B500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Nikon B500 and Olympus SP-565UZ
B500 | SP-565UZ | |||
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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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-B500-vs-Olympus-SP-565UZ-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-B500-vs-Olympus-SP-565UZ-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-B500-vs-Olympus-SP-565UZ-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-B500-vs-Olympus-SP-565UZ-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Nikon B500 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications
Nikon Coolpix B500 | Olympus SP-565UZ | |
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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 |