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Nikon L28 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Nikon L28 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Launched January 2009
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Nikon L28 versus Olympus SP-565UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the L28 (20MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L28 was brought out 4 years after the SP-565UZ which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the L28 scores vs the SP-565UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 L28 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 50 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Nikon L28

 SP-565UZ L28 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon L28 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 L28 SP-565UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon L28 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L28 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Olympus SP-565UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L28 versus Olympus SP-565UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the L28 against the SP-565UZ.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L28 and SP-565UZ is 93 and 72 respectively.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon L28 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L28 and SP-565UZ.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L28 to offer greater detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer L28 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L28 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon L28 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L28 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
33
resolution is good (20MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L28 Street photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography features
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L28 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography advice
38
resolution is good (20MP)
great battery pack (280 CIPA)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L28 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery pack (280 shots)
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
52
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L28
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
47
decently wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
40
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L28 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging features
29
decently wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Nikon L28 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L28 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Nikon Coolpix L28Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L28 Olympus SP-565UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 143
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 pounds) 413 gr (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 life 280 shots -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $90 $400