Nikon S640 vs Olympus 8000

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S640 and Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S640 was brought out 2 months later than the 8000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S640 scores vs the 8000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S640 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S640 Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S640 provides physical dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus 8000 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S640 compared to the 8000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S640 and 8000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S640 and 8000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account.