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Nikon L22 vs Olympus 8000

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon L22 vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8000
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus 8000 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon L22 vs Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L22 was launched 8 months after the 8000 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the L22 scores versus the 8000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Olympus 8000

 L22 8000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010July 2009More modern by 8 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Nikon L22

 8000 L22 

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Olympus 8000

 L22 8000 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon L22 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L22 has outside measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus 8000 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the L22 versus the 8000.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and 8000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and 8000.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files though you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher L22 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon L22 vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography details
Olympus 8000 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Street photography camera
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L22
Sports photography with Olympus 8000
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography details
Olympus 8000 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
61
environment proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography info
Olympus 8000 Landscape photography info
27
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging details
Olympus 8000 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon L22 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Olympus 8000
 Nikon Coolpix L22Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Otherwise known as - mju Tough 8000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1/4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183g (0.40 lb) 182g (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $130 $380