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Nikon P900 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 P900 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 P900 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Introduced March 2015
  • New Model is Nikon P1000
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
  • Released January 2009
Photography Glossary

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon P900 versus Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the P900 (16MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P900 was unveiled 6 years after the SP-565UZ which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the P900 scores versus the SP-565UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 P900 SP-565UZ 
ReleasedMarch 2015January 2009More modern by 75 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Nikon P900

 SP-565UZ P900 

Common features in the Nikon P900 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 P900 SP-565UZ 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P900 offers physical dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") and a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P900 versus Olympus SP-565UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the P900 against the SP-565UZ.

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P900 and SP-565UZ is 52 and 72 respectively.

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P900 and SP-565UZ.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon P900 to show more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern P900 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P900
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
has manual focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P900 Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography highlights
45
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (899g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P900 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (360 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
33
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P900 Travel photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography features
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great battery power (360 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (2000mm)
heavier than competition (899 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P900 Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography details
51
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
great battery power (360 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P900
Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
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quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (899 grams)
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rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Nikon P900 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P900 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Nikon Coolpix P900Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P900 Olympus SP-565UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-03-02 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 921k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 899 gr (1.98 lbs) 413 gr (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 360 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $600 $400