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Nikon S9900 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 S9900 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 S9900 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Nikon S9900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9700
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
  • Announced January 2009
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Nikon S9900 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Nikon S9900 versus Olympus SP-565UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the S9900 (16MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was released 6 years after the SP-565UZ which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the S9900 matches up against the SP-565UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 S9900 SP-565UZ 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2009Newer by 74 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Nikon S9900

 SP-565UZ S9900 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S9900 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 S9900 SP-565UZ 
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon S9900 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9900 provides outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Olympus SP-565UZ has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S9900 versus Olympus SP-565UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S9900 vs the SP-565UZ.

Nikon S9900 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and SP-565UZ is 88 and 72 respectively.

Nikon S9900 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9900 and SP-565UZ.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S9900 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher S9900 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S9900 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S9900 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9900 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9900 Portrait photography information
Olympus SP-565UZ Portrait photography information
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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manual focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9900
Street photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (289g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9900 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9900 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography factors
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lighter than average in class (289g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long zoom (520mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9900 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9900 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (289g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have external mic socket
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decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon S9900 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9900 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S9900Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S9900 Olympus SP-565UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-10 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-6.4 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lb) 413 grams (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $300 $400