Nikon S8000 vs Olympus 6020

Below is a detailed overview of the Nikon S8000 vs Olympus 6020, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was brought out 5 months later than the 6020 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S8000 matches up against the 6020 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8000 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S8000 Gallery & Olympus 6020 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S8000 offers external dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus 6020 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S8000 vs the 6020.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S8000 and 6020 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8000 and 6020.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S8000 to deliver extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.