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Nikon S8200 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 S8200 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 S8200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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
  • Released January 2009
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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon S8200 and Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the S8200 (16MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was introduced 2 years later than the SP-565UZ and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S8200 grades against the SP-565UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 S8200 SP-565UZ 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2009Fresher by 32 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution961k230kClearer display (+731k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Nikon S8200

 SP-565UZ S8200 

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 S8200 SP-565UZ 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S8200 comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus SP-565UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") and a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S8200 vs the SP-565UZ.

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and SP-565UZ is 91 and 72 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S8200 and SP-565UZ.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S8200 to offer you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger S8200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography features
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 Street photography details
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S8200
Sports photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
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long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S8200
Travel photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
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lighter than competition in class (213g)
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (250 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S8200
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (250 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (213g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8200 Olympus SP-565UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-24 2009-01-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
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 data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 143
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 961 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213 gr (0.47 lb) 413 gr (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 250 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $329 $400