Nikon S5300 vs Olympus 8010

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon S5300 versus Olympus 8010, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and 8010 (13MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was announced 3 years after the 8010 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S5300 grades vs the 8010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Olympus 8010 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5300 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8010 has proportions 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 S5300 versus Olympus 8010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S5300 versus the 8010.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and 8010 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S5300 and 8010.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S5300 to provide greater detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S5300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.