Nikon P90 vs Olympus SP-565UZ
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![Nikon Coolpix P90 front Nikon Coolpix P90 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P90/Nikon-P90-front.jpg)
![Olympus SP-565UZ front Olympus SP-565UZ front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SP-565UZ/Olympus-SP-565UZ-front.jpg)
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Nikon P90 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs
(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
(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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Nikon P90 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P90 and Olympus SP-565UZ. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P90 Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
P90 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Nikon P90
SP-565UZ | P90 |
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Common features in the Nikon P90 and Olympus SP-565UZ
P90 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Introduced | February 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Nikon P90 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P90-vs-Olympus-SP-565UZ-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P90-vs-Olympus-SP-565UZ-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P90-vs-Olympus-SP-565UZ-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P90 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P90 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P90 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P90-vs-Olympus-SP-565UZ-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon P90 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P90 | Olympus SP-565UZ | |
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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 |