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Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 8010

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs

Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released January 2013
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S6500 vs Olympus 8010 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon S6500 versus Olympus 8010, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S6500 (16MP) and 8010 (13MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was revealed 2 years later than the 8010 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S6500 grades versus the 8010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Olympus 8010

 S6500 8010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 36 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Nikon S6500

 8010 S6500 

Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Olympus 8010

 S6500 8010 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6500 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Olympus 8010 has dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S6500 versus the 8010.

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S6500 and 8010 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6500 and 8010.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S6500 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S6500 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6500 Portrait photography advice
Olympus 8010 Portrait photography advice
43
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
good megapixels (13MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6500
Street photography with Olympus 8010
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (250g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (245 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6500 Sports photography details
Olympus 8010 Sports photography details
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (13MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6500 Travel photography information
Olympus 8010 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (250 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
weather sealing
good megapixels (13MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (245g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6500
Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6500 Vlogging highlights
Olympus 8010 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
27
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than others (245 grams)
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Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6500 and Olympus 8010
 Nikon Coolpix S6500Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S6500 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also called - mju Tough 8010
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-01-08 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology AMOLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 1/4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 grams (0.55 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" 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 SLB-10A Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $170 $600