Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SP-565UZ
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Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
- 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
- Released February 2014
- Replaced the Nikon S9500
- Renewed by Nikon S9900
(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

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the S9700 (16MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S9700 was revealed 5 years after the SP-565UZ which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S9700 grades vs the SP-565UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9700 & Olympus SP-565UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S9700 Gallery & Olympus SP-565UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Olympus SP-565UZ
S9700 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 62 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Nikon S9700
SP-565UZ | S9700 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Olympus SP-565UZ
S9700 | SP-565UZ | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S9700 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-565UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") having a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SP-565UZ in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S9700 and the SP-565UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9700 and SP-565UZ is 90 and 72 respectively.

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specifications. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9700 and SP-565UZ.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S9700 to show greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher S9700 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Nikon S9700 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9700 | Olympus SP-565UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S9700 | Olympus SP-565UZ |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-02-07 | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 26-520mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.7-6.4 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 6.40 m (ISO 200) |
Flash settings | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p) | 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 232g (0.51 pounds) | 413g (0.91 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 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 | 300 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | 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 | One | One |
Retail cost | $350 | $400 |