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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus 8000

Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Superseded the Nikon A900
Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 8000
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus 8000 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon A1000 and Olympus 8000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and 8000 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was introduced 9 years later than the 8000 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A1000 grades versus the 8000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Olympus 8000

 A1000 8000 
RevealedJanuary 2019July 2009Fresher by 117 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Nikon A1000

 8000 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Olympus 8000

 A1000 8000 

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon A1000 features exterior dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Olympus 8000 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the A1000 versus the 8000.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and 8000 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1000 and 8000.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon A1000 to produce more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger A1000 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography advice
Olympus 8000 Portrait photography advice
52
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Street photography camera
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screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography features
Olympus 8000 Sports photography features
50
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (250 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 Travel photography highlights
Olympus 8000 Travel photography highlights
73
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
low battery (250 per charge)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
61
environment sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (250 shots)
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging features
Olympus 8000 Vlogging features
73
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have microphone port
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Olympus 8000
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix A1000 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Also called - mju Tough 8000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-01-18 2009-07-01
Physical type 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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 125 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 1/4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 grams (0.73 pounds) 182 grams (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
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