Nikon S9100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ
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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
- Released July 2011
- Replacement is Nikon S9300
(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
- Introduced January 2009

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon S9100 and Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S9100 was manufactured 2 years after the SP-565UZ which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S9100 matches up vs the SP-565UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9100 & Olympus SP-565UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S9100 Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
S9100 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 31 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Nikon S9100
SP-565UZ | S9100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Olympus SP-565UZ
S9100 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S9100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9100 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S9100 and Olympus SP-565UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S9100 compared to the SP-565UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and SP-565UZ is 91 and 72 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9100 and SP-565UZ.
As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S9100 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent S9100 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Olympus SP-565UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Olympus SP-565UZ |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
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 | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 26-520mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | 4cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 1s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 6.40 m (ISO 200) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 | - |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lb) | 413 grams (0.91 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 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 | 270 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (12 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $329 | $400 |