Nikon S5100 vs Olympus 8000

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon S5100 vs Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was released 14 months after the 8000 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S5100 grades vs the 8000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5100 & Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S5100 Gallery & Olympus 8000 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S5100 features outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8000 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the S5100 compared to the 8000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S5100 and 8000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S5100 and 8000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photos though you should take the age of the products into consideration. The younger S5100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.