Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SH-2
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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SH-2 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Olympus SH-1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
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").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SH-2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Olympus Stylus SH-2. The full galleries are available at Nikon S8000 Gallery and Olympus SH-2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Olympus SH-2
S8000 | SH-2 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Nikon S8000
SH-2 | S8000 | |||
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Announced | March 2015 | June 2010 | Fresher by 57 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Olympus SH-2
S8000 | SH-2 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
Check the Nikon S8000 and Olympus SH-2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8000 and SH-2 is 93 and 88 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8000 | Olympus Stylus SH-2 | |
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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 |