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Nikon S640 vs Olympus 8010

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon S640 vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs

Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced August 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 8010
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus 8010 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon S640 and Olympus 8010, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S640 was launched 6 months before the 8010 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S640 scores vs the 8010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Olympus 8010

 S640 8010 

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Nikon S640

 8010 S640 

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Olympus 8010

 S640 8010 
ReleasedAugust 2009February 2010Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon S640 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S640 provides outer measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8010 has dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S640 versus the 8010.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S640 and 8010 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S640 and 8010.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus 8010 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively.

Nikon S640 vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 8010 Portrait photography factors
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 Street photography details
Olympus 8010 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others in class (245g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S640
Sports photography with Olympus 8010
33
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S640
Travel photography with Olympus 8010
62
lighter than competition in class (130g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
63
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (245g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S640
Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 Vlogging highlights
Olympus 8010 Vlogging highlights
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
27
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than others in class (245g)
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Olympus 8010
 Nikon Coolpix S640Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S640 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also Known as - mju Tough 8010
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-08-04 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 1/4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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-EL12 Li-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $225 $600