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Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L24 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Nikon L24
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 182g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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 L24 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the L24 (14MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L24 was revealed 2 years later than the SP-565UZ and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the L24 grades versus the SP-565UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L24 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 L24 SP-565UZ 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2009Fresher by 26 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Nikon L24

 SP-565UZ L24 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon L24 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 L24 SP-565UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L24 comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the L24 vs the SP-565UZ.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L24 and SP-565UZ is 93 and 72 respectively.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L24 and SP-565UZ.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L24 to provide extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern L24 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L24 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography factors
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
39
has manual focus
supports RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L24 Street photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography details
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L24 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography factors
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L24 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography highlights
57
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L24
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
33
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L24 Vlogging info
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging info
25
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
24
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Nikon L24 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L24 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Nikon Coolpix L24Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L24 Olympus SP-565UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-02-09 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
Number of focus points 9 143
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
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 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 lbs) 413g (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 images -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $119 $400