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Nikon P90 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
70
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Nikon P90 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Nikon P90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Older Model is Nikon P80
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Nikon P90 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon P90 and Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P90 (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P90 was revealed very close to the SP-565UZ so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the P90 grades vs the SP-565UZ with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 P90 SP-565UZ 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Nikon P90

 SP-565UZ P90 

Common features in the Nikon P90 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 P90 SP-565UZ 
IntroducedFebruary 2009January 2009Same generation
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon P90 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P90 features outside measurements of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P90 and Olympus SP-565UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the P90 against the SP-565UZ.

Nikon P90 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P90 and SP-565UZ is 70 and 72 respectively.

Nikon P90 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon P90 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P90 and SP-565UZ.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon P90 to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively.

Nikon P90 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon P90 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P90 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P90 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography details
29
focusing manually
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P90 Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography highlights
55
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P90
Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
37
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
incredible zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P90
Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
55
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P90
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
43
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P90 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
24
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Nikon P90 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P90 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Nikon Coolpix P90Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P90 Olympus SP-565UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-03 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off 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 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 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 400 grams (0.88 pounds) 413 grams (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 30
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 68
Other
Battery ID EN-EL5 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $700 $400