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Nikon S630 vs Olympus 8000

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs

Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released February 2009
Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 8000
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus 8000 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon S630 versus Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S630 was manufactured 4 months earlier than the 8000 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S630 scores against the 8000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Olympus 8000

 S630 8000 

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Nikon S630

 8000 S630 

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Olympus 8000

 S630 8000 
ReleasedFebruary 2009July 2009Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S630 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8000 has proportions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S630 versus the 8000.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S630 and 8000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S630 and 8000.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S630
Portrait photography with Olympus 8000
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S630
Street photography with Olympus 8000
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography highlights
Olympus 8000 Travel photography highlights
56
built-in flash
long zoom (260mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography features
Olympus 8000 Landscape photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S630
Vlogging with Olympus 8000
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Olympus 8000
 Nikon Coolpix S630Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Also Known as - mju Tough 8000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-03 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1/4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 182 gr (0.40 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model EN-L12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $240 $380