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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Revealed June 2010
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Refreshed by Olympus SH-2
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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Nikon S8000 versus Olympus SH-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S8000 was brought out 4 years earlier than the SH-1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S8000 scores vs the SH-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Olympus SH-1

 S8000 SH-1 
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Nikon S8000

 SH-1 S8000 
AnnouncedMarch 2014June 2010Newer by 46 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Olympus SH-1

 S8000 SH-1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8000 provides physical dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus SH-1 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S8000 versus Olympus SH-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S8000 versus the SH-1.

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and SH-1 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S8000 and SH-1.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-1 to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged S8000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S8000
Portrait photography with Olympus SH-1
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SH-1 Sports photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 Travel photography info
Olympus SH-1 Travel photography info
61
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
good battery power (380 shots)
lighter than competition in class (271 grams)
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography advice
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
49
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery power (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 Vlogging advice
Olympus SH-1 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (271g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Olympus SH-1
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Olympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S8000 Olympus Stylus SH-1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-06-16 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lb) 271 gr (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 life - 380 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $349