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Nikon S810c vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed April 2014
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
  • Revealed January 2009
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Nikon S810c vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S810c versus Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the S810c (16MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S810c was introduced 5 years after the SP-565UZ which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the S810c grades versus the SP-565UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 S810c SP-565UZ 
RevealedApril 2014January 2009More modern by 64 months
Display size3.7"2.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Nikon S810c

 SP-565UZ S810c 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Olympus SP-565UZ

 S810c SP-565UZ 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S810c enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

See the Nikon S810c versus Olympus SP-565UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S810c against the SP-565UZ.

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S810c and SP-565UZ is 91 and 72 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S810c and SP-565UZ.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S810c to deliver greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger S810c will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
manual focus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S810c
Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
65
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition (216 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S810c
Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
41
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (216g)
has focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
very long reach (520mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography info
41
decently wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (270 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S810c
Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
35
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (216 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
24
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Nikon S810c vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S810cOlympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Olympus SP-565UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-04-10 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 9 143
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,229k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 grams (0.48 pounds) 413 grams (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 270 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $350 $400