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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus 6000 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 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6000
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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus 6000 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon S8000 versus Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the S8000 (14MP) and 6000 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was announced 12 months later than the 6000 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S8000 grades against the 6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Olympus 6000

 S8000 6000 
ReleasedJune 2010July 2009More recent by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Nikon S8000

 6000 S8000 

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Olympus 6000

 S8000 6000 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S8000 has external measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6000 has sizing of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S8000 versus Olympus 6000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S8000 vs the 6000.

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S8000 and 6000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S8000 and 6000.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S8000 to give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer S8000 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 Portrait photography advice
Olympus 6000 Portrait photography advice
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 Street photography information
Olympus 6000 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 Sports photography details
Olympus 6000 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Travel photography camera
61
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
61
weather proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 6000 Landscape photography factors
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6000 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Olympus 6000
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S8000 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Also called as - mju Tough 6000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-16 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 1/4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $300 $259