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Nikon S570 vs Olympus 8000

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S570 vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs

Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2009
Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8000
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus 8000 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Nikon S570 vs Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S570 was brought out 2 months later than the 8000 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S570 matches up vs the 8000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Olympus 8000

 S570 8000 

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Nikon S570

 8000 S570 

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Olympus 8000

 S570 8000 
LaunchedAugust 2009July 2009Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon S570 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S570 offers physical dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus 8000 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S570 vs the 8000.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S570 and 8000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S570 and 8000.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you need to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography information
Olympus 8000 Portrait photography information
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography features
Olympus 8000 Street photography features
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S570
Sports photography with Olympus 8000
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 Travel photography advice
Olympus 8000 Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S570
Landscape photography with Olympus 8000
27
decently wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
35
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging highlights
Olympus 8000 Vlogging highlights
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
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Nikon S570 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Olympus 8000
 Nikon Coolpix S570Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S570 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Otherwise known as - mju Tough 8000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-04 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 1/4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 182 grams (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $180 $380