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Nikon L840 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 L840 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 L840 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon L830
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
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Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the L840 (16MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L840 was revealed 6 years after the SP-565UZ which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the L840 matches up vs the SP-565UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 L840 SP-565UZ 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2009Newer by 74 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Nikon L840

 SP-565UZ L840 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 L840 SP-565UZ 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L840 has external dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") along with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Olympus SP-565UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-565UZ in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the L840 versus the SP-565UZ.

Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L840 and SP-565UZ is 67 and 72 respectively.

Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L840 and SP-565UZ.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon L840 to show greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher L840 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L840 Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography info
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MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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manual focus
exports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L840 Street photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography info
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screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (538 grams)
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image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L840 Sports photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (590 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L840
Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
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great battery life (590 CIPA)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (855mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (538 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L840
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
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pretty wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery life (590 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L840 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (538g)
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relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Nikon Coolpix L840Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L840 Olympus SP-565UZ
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-10 2009-01-15
Body design 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-855mm (37.2x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.4 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 538 grams (1.19 lbs) 413 grams (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") 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 590 photos -
Battery format 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
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $400 $400