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Nikon S3300 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 S3300 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 S3300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released 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 S3300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was launched 3 years later than the SP-565UZ and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S3300 matches up vs the SP-565UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 S3300 SP-565UZ 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2009Fresher by 38 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Nikon S3300

 SP-565UZ S3300 

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 S3300 SP-565UZ 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3300 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S3300 compared to the SP-565UZ.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and SP-565UZ is 96 and 72 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and SP-565UZ.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S3300 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger S3300 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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manual focus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3300
Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography info
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has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition in class (128g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (180 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography info
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focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (128g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Olympus SP-565UZ
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-01 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 143
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 gr (0.28 lbs) 413 gr (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 180 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $99 $400