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Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon L820
  • Refreshed by Nikon L840
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Nikon L830 versus Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the L830 (16MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L830 was introduced 5 years later than the SP-565UZ and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the L830 matches up vs the SP-565UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 L830 SP-565UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 61 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Nikon L830

 SP-565UZ L830 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 L830 SP-565UZ 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L830 provides outer measurements of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") and a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

See the Nikon L830 versus Olympus SP-565UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the L830 versus the SP-565UZ.

Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L830 and SP-565UZ is 71 and 72 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L830 and SP-565UZ.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon L830 to provide you with more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher L830 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L830
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
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good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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has manual focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L830
Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
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has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition (508 grams)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (390 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L830 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography advice
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better than average battery power (390 shots)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
very long zoom (765mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (508g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography advice
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quite wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery power (390 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging advice
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quite wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (508g)
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rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
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Nikon L830 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Nikon Coolpix L830Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L830 Olympus SP-565UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 125 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 143
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-765mm (33.3x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m (Auto ISO) 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
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 508 grams (1.12 lb) 413 grams (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 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 390 photographs -
Battery style AA -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $300 $400