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Nikon S32 vs Olympus 8010

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon S32 vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs

Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 8010
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus 8010 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon S32 and Olympus 8010, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is very similar but the S32 (1/3") and 8010 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S32 was announced 4 years after the 8010 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the S32 scores versus the 8010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Olympus 8010

 S32 8010 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2010Newer by 49 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Nikon S32

 8010 S32 

Common features in the Nikon S32 and Olympus 8010

 S32 8010 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon S32 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S32 enjoys outside measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S32 and the 8010.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S32 and 8010 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S32 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S32 and 8010.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The S32 comes with the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow DOF more challenging. The newer S32 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S32 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 8010 Portrait photography highlights
33
decent MP (13MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good resolution (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average (245 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S32 Sports photography factors
Olympus 8010 Sports photography factors
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/3")
bad battery life (220 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S32
Travel photography with Olympus 8010
58
weather proofing
decent MP (13MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
weather proof
good resolution (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (245g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S32 Landscape photography info
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography info
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S32 Vlogging info
Olympus 8010 Vlogging info
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
27
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than average (245 grams)
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Olympus 8010
 Nikon Coolpix S32Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S32 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also called - mju Tough 8010
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2014-02-07 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4160 x 3120 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 125 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1/4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" 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 220 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $180 $600