Nikon S620 vs Olympus 8000

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon S620 versus Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S620 was revealed 4 months before the 8000 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S620 scores vs the 8000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S620 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S620 Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S620 comes with outside dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Olympus 8000 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S620 versus Olympus 8000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S620 and the 8000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and 8000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S620 and 8000.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration.