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Nikon S620 vs Olympus 8010

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon S620 vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 8010
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus 8010 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon S620 vs Olympus 8010, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S620 was introduced 12 months prior to the 8010 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S620 grades against the 8010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Olympus 8010

 S620 8010 

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Nikon S620

 8010 S620 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2009Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Olympus 8010

 S620 8010 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon S620 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S620 enjoys outside measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and 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).

Analyze the Nikon S620 vs Olympus 8010 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S620 and the 8010.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S620 and 8010 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S620 and 8010.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus 8010 to produce more detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged S620 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S620 vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 8010 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography advice
Olympus 8010 Street photography advice
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others in class (245 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography highlights
Olympus 8010 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography details
Olympus 8010 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competition in class (120g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
63
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (245g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography info
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography info
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (120g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (245 grams)
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Nikon S620 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Olympus 8010
 Nikon Coolpix S620Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S620 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Otherwise known as - mju Tough 8010
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-03 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1/4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 grams (0.26 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-EL12 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $37 $600