Nikon S3500 vs Olympus 8010

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon S3500 and Olympus 8010, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and 8010 (13MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was released 3 years after the 8010 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S3500 grades vs the 8010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Olympus 8010 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3500 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8010 has proportions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S3500 versus the 8010.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3500 and 8010 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S3500 and 8010.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S3500 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger S3500 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.