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Nikon S30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S30 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Nikon S30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2012
Olympus SP-565UZ
(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
  • Launched January 2009
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Nikon S30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon S30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is very similar but the S30 (1/3") and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The S30 was brought out 3 years after the SP-565UZ which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S30 scores against the SP-565UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 S30 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 38 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Nikon S30

 SP-565UZ S30 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S30 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 S30 SP-565UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon S30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S30 provides physical measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check the Nikon S30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S30 against the SP-565UZ.

Nikon S30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S30 and SP-565UZ is 90 and 72 respectively.

Nikon S30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S30 and SP-565UZ.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The S30 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult. The fresher S30 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S30 Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography info
25
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
39
manual focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S30 Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography highlights
51
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (214g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S30
Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
29
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S30 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
52
weather proofing
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (214 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
52
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great reach (520mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S30
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
26
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
40
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S30 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
23
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (214 grams)
24
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon S30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S30 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S30Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S30 Olympus SP-565UZ
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-01 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 143
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.5fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lbs) 413 gr (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 240 photographs -
Battery format AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $119 $400