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Nikon S6300 vs Olympus 8000

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 8000
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Nikon S6300 vs Olympus 8000 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon S6300 and Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and 8000 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was revealed 2 years after the 8000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S6300 scores against the 8000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Olympus 8000

 S6300 8000 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2009Newer by 32 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Nikon S6300

 8000 S6300 

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Olympus 8000

 S6300 8000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6300 comes with outside dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8000 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S6300 and Olympus 8000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S6300 vs the 8000.

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and 8000 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6300 and 8000.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S6300 to produce greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer S6300 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 8000 Portrait photography factors
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6300
Street photography with Olympus 8000
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 Sports photography factors
Olympus 8000 Sports photography factors
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography advice
Olympus 8000 Travel photography advice
68
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
61
weather proofing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 Landscape photography advice
Olympus 8000 Landscape photography advice
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
35
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 Vlogging info
Olympus 8000 Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon S6300 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Olympus 8000
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S6300 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Also called as - mju Tough 8000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 125 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1/4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 182 grams (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" 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 life 230 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $380