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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Introduced June 2010
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Nikon S8000 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was launched 3 years before the SZ-16 iHS and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S8000 grades versus the SZ-16 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 S8000 SZ-16 iHS 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Nikon S8000

 SZ-16 iHS S8000 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2010More recent by 31 months

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 S8000 SZ-16 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8000 features 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-16 iHS has measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S8000 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S8000 against the SZ-16 iHS.

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S8000 and SZ-16 iHS is 93 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S8000 and SZ-16 iHS.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older S8000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 Portrait photography info
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography info
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography highlights
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S8000
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
61
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
lighter than competition (226g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery pack (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 Landscape photography info
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography info
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 Vlogging features
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Olympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8000 Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-300mm (10.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro 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
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 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 grams (0.40 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $230