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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus 8010

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus 8010 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
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Succeeded the Nikon A900
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 8010
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus 8010 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon A1000 versus Olympus 8010, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and 8010 (13MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A1000 was revealed 9 years later than the 8010 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the A1000 grades vs the 8010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Olympus 8010

 A1000 8010 
LaunchedJanuary 2019February 2010Fresher by 110 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Nikon A1000

 8010 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Olympus 8010

 A1000 8010 

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon A1000 features outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Olympus 8010 has sizing of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Nikon A1000 versus Olympus 8010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A1000 versus the 8010.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and 8010 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and 8010.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon A1000 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern A1000 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A1000
Portrait photography with Olympus 8010
51
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
27
MP count good (13MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography features
Olympus 8010 Street photography features
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (245 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography highlights
Olympus 8010 Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
72
features focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
bad battery life (250 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
63
environment proof
MP count good (13MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (245g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography details
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography details
55
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 per charge)
39
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging info
Olympus 8010 Vlogging info
72
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have mic socket
27
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (245g)
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Nikon A1000 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Olympus 8010
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix A1000 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Other name - mju Tough 8010
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2019-01-18 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
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 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1/4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330g (0.73 lb) 245g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $477 $600