Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
- Announced February 2009
- Renewed by Nikon L110
(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
- Launched January 2009
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In this write-up, we are looking at the Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe L100 was announced about the same time to the SP-565UZ and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the L100 grades versus the SP-565UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
| L100 | SP-565UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Nikon L100
| SP-565UZ | L100 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon L100 and Olympus SP-565UZ
| L100 | SP-565UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2009 |  | January 2009 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L100 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the L100 vs the SP-565UZ.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and SP-565UZ is 79 and 72 respectively.
Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and SP-565UZ.
As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos but you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration.
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L100 | Olympus SP-565UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L100 | Olympus SP-565UZ |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2009-02-03 | 2009-01-15 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 143 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 26-520mm (20.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/2.8-4.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 1s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 6.40 m (ISO 200) |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 360 gr (0.79 pounds) | 413 gr (0.91 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 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 ID | 4 x AA | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | xD Picture Card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $399 | $400 |