Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ
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Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
- Launched July 2010
(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
Photography Glossary Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview
Lets look more closely at the Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P100 (10MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe P100 was announced 18 months after the SP-565UZ making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the P100 scores versus the SP-565UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
| P100 | SP-565UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 18 months | |
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
| Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Nikon P100
| SP-565UZ | P100 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon P100 and Olympus SP-565UZ
| P100 | SP-565UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
| Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
| Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P100 has external dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) while 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).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the P100 compared to the SP-565UZ.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P100 and SP-565UZ is 68 and 72 respectively.
Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the P100 and SP-565UZ.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images but you really should factor the age of the cameras into account. The younger P100 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
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Nikon P100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P100 | Olympus SP-565UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix P100 | Olympus SP-565UZ |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2009-01-15 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 143 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-678mm (26.1x) | 26-520mm (20.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/2.8-4.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 6.40 m (ISO 200) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | H.264 | - |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 481 grams (1.06 lb) | 413 grams (0.91 lb) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") | 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 model | EN-EL5 | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 to 10 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | xD Picture Card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $400 | $400 |