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Nikon S8100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Announced September 2010
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
  • Introduced January 2009
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Nikon S8100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S8100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was launched 21 months later than the SP-565UZ making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S8100 matches up versus the SP-565UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 S8100 SP-565UZ 
IntroducedSeptember 2010January 2009More recent by 21 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Nikon S8100

 SP-565UZ S8100 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 S8100 SP-565UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8100 offers physical measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst 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).

Check the Nikon S8100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S8100 vs the SP-565UZ.

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S8100 and SP-565UZ is 93 and 72 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S8100 and SP-565UZ.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S8100 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger S8100 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8100 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography factors
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has face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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you can focus manually
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8100 Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8100 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography highlights
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great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S8100
Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
55
has built in flash
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
great zoom (520mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
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nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
40
you can focus manually
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8100 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging factors
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
24
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Nikon S8100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S8100 Olympus SP-565UZ
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-09-08 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 -
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180 gr (0.40 lbs) 413 gr (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 220 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $400