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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
32
Overall
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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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
  • Released January 2009
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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon S8000 and Olympus SP-565UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the S8000 (14MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S8000 was revealed 18 months after the SP-565UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S8000 matches up against the SP-565UZ when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 S8000 SP-565UZ 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2009Newer by 18 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Nikon S8000

 SP-565UZ S8000 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 S8000 SP-565UZ 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8000 enjoys exterior measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus SP-565UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

See the Nikon S8000 and Olympus SP-565UZ in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S8000 and the SP-565UZ.

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S8000 and SP-565UZ is 93 and 72 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S8000 and SP-565UZ.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S8000 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher S8000 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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manual focus
saves RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S8000
Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S8000
Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography advice
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography info
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nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 Vlogging information
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging information
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S8000 Olympus SP-565UZ
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-06-16 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lb) 413 gr (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 30
DXO Color Depth score not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 68
Other
Battery model EN-EL12 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $300 $400