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Nikon S32 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Nikon S32 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Nikon S32 versus Olympus SP-565UZ, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the S32 (13MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) and the S32 (1/3") and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The S32 was unveiled 5 years after the SP-565UZ which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S32 scores against the SP-565UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 S32 SP-565UZ 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2009More modern by 62 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Nikon S32

 SP-565UZ S32 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Nikon S32 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 S32 SP-565UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon S32 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S32 offers exterior measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus SP-565UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S32 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 have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the S32 compared to the SP-565UZ.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S32 and SP-565UZ is 90 and 72 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S32 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S32 and SP-565UZ.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S32 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon S32 will result in greater detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern S32 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/3")
no RAW files
39
manual focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S32 Street photography information
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S32 Sports photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography details
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
environment proof
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/3")
terrible battery (220 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
33
great zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S32 Travel photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography details
58
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S32 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
40
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S32
Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
24
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S32Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S32 Olympus SP-565UZ
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-07 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4160 x 3120 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 143
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
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 175 grams (0.39 lb) 413 grams (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 life 220 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $180 $400