Nikon S30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ
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Nikon S30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon S30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S30 and Olympus SP-565UZ. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S30 Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
S30 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 38 months |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Nikon S30
SP-565UZ | S30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S30 and Olympus SP-565UZ
S30 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S30 | Olympus SP-565UZ | |
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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 |