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Nikon S630 vs Olympus 8010

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 8010 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 8010
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus 8010 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon S630 versus Olympus 8010, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S630 was released 12 months earlier than the 8010 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S630 matches up versus the 8010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Olympus 8010

 S630 8010 

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Nikon S630

 8010 S630 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Olympus 8010

 S630 8010 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S630 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus 8010 has sizing of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Nikon S630 versus Olympus 8010 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S630 compared to the 8010.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S630 and 8010 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S630 and 8010.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus 8010 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The older S630 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography information
Olympus 8010 Portrait photography information
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
MP count decent (13MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S630
Street photography with Olympus 8010
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (245g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography info
Olympus 8010 Travel photography info
56
built-in flash
very long zoom (260mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
environment proofing
MP count decent (13MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (245g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
39
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
27
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than average in class (245g)
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Olympus 8010
 Nikon Coolpix S630Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S630 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also Known as - mju Tough 8010
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-03 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1/4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $240 $600