Clicky

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Updated by Nikon L820
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
  • Announced January 2009
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon L810 versus Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The L810 was revealed 3 years after the SP-565UZ which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the L810 scores versus the SP-565UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 L810 SP-565UZ 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 38 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Nikon L810

 SP-565UZ L810 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 L810 SP-565UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L810 features external measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

See the Nikon L810 versus Olympus SP-565UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the L810 and the SP-565UZ.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and SP-565UZ is 74 and 72 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L810 and SP-565UZ.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L810 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern L810 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography details
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography details
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography details
44
great zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.2 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
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)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography details
60
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (585mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
52
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography info
41
fairly wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
40
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging info
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging info
27
fairly wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
24
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Nikon L810 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Nikon Coolpix L810Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Olympus SP-565UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-01 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 143
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.2 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 grams (0.95 pounds) 413 grams (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 pictures -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $280 $400