Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SZ-11

In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon S8000 and Olympus SZ-11, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was launched 13 months before the SZ-11 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S8000 matches up versus the SZ-11 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S8000 & Olympus SZ-11. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S8000 Gallery & Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8000 provides outside measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-11 has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S8000 and the SZ-11.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8000 and SZ-11 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S8000 and SZ-11.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older S8000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.