Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-565UZ
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Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L840 & Olympus SP-565UZ. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L840 Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
L840 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | January 2009 | Newer by 74 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Nikon L840
SP-565UZ | L840 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus |
Common features in the Nikon L840 and Olympus SP-565UZ
L840 | SP-565UZ | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Nikon L840 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L840 | Olympus SP-565UZ | |
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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 |