Nikon S8000 vs Olympus 7030

Following is a thorough review of the Nikon S8000 versus Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was announced 6 months after the 7030 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S8000 scores versus the 7030 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Olympus Stylus 7030. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S8000 Gallery and Olympus 7030 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S8000 features physical measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7030 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S8000 versus Olympus 7030 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S8000 against the 7030.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and 7030 is 93 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S8000 and 7030.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images but you should really take the release date of the products into consideration.