Nikon S32 vs Olympus 8010
90 Imaging
36 Features
23 Overall
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92 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus 8010 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S32 & Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S32 Gallery & Olympus 8010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Olympus 8010
S32 | 8010 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Nikon S32
8010 | S32 |
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Common features in the Nikon S32 and Olympus 8010
S32 | 8010 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
See the Nikon S32 and Olympus 8010 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S32 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S32 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | |
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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 |