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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SH-2 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
  • Revealed June 2010
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced March 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-1
  • Later Model is Olympus SH-3
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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon S8000 and Olympus SH-2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was revealed 5 years before the SH-2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S8000 scores against the SH-2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Olympus SH-2

 S8000 SH-2 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Nikon S8000

 SH-2 S8000 
AnnouncedMarch 2015June 2010Fresher by 57 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Olympus SH-2

 S8000 SH-2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8000 has got outer measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-2 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S8000 vs the SH-2.

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8000 and SH-2 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S8000 and SH-2.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-2 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older S8000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography advice
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (271g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 Travel photography information
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography information
61
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
74
better than average battery life (380 shots)
lighter than competition (271g)
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 Landscape photography information
Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography information
37
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
55
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 Vlogging advice
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Olympus SH-2
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Olympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S8000 Olympus Stylus SH-2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-06-16 2015-03-11
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount 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
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 11.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 grams (0.40 lb) 271 grams (0.60 lb)
Physical 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 Overall 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 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $399