Nikon S3500 vs Olympus 8000

Following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon S3500 and Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and 8000 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was manufactured 3 years after the 8000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the S3500 matches up versus the 8000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3500 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S3500 Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3500 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus 8000 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S3500 and Olympus 8000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S3500 versus the 8000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3500 and 8000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S3500 and 8000.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S3500 to show greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger S3500 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.