Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 8010
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
- Revealed February 2012
(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
- Other Name is mju Tough 8010

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 8010 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Nikon S3300 versus Olympus 8010, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and 8010 (13MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S3300 was manufactured 2 years later than the 8010 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S3300 scores against the 8010 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 8010 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3300 & Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S3300 Gallery & Olympus 8010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Olympus 8010
S3300 | 8010 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 25 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Nikon S3300
8010 | S3300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Olympus 8010
S3300 | 8010 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3300 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus 8010 has dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S3300 versus Olympus 8010 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S3300 versus the 8010.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and 8010 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3300 and 8010.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S3300 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern S3300 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 |
Also referred to as | - | mju Tough 8010 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-02-01 | 2010-02-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III |
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 | 16MP | 13MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | 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 |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128 gr (0.28 pounds) | 245 gr (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 180 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $99 | $600 |