Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ
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![Nikon Coolpix S5300 front Nikon Coolpix S5300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S5300/Nikon-S5300-front.jpg)
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Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Released January 2014
(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
- Revealed January 2009
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Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon S5300 and Olympus SP-565UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The S5300 was released 5 years after the SP-565UZ which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S5300 scores vs the SP-565UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Olympus SP-565UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
S5300 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 61 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Nikon S5300
SP-565UZ | S5300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Olympus SP-565UZ
S5300 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S5300 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S5300 and Olympus SP-565UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S5300 versus the SP-565UZ.
![Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S5300-vs-Olympus-SP-565UZ-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and SP-565UZ is 95 and 72 respectively.
![Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S5300-vs-Olympus-SP-565UZ-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5300 and SP-565UZ.
As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S5300 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger S5300 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
![Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S5300-vs-Olympus-SP-565UZ-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S5300-vs-Olympus-SP-565UZ-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S5300 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Olympus SP-565UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Olympus SP-565UZ |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-01-07 | 2009-01-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 99 | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-208mm (8.0x) | 26-520mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 6.40 m (ISO 200) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 138 grams (0.30 lb) | 413 grams (0.91 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 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 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $180 | $400 |