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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-610 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
  • Announced June 2010
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon S8000 versus Olympus TG-610, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was released 6 months prior to the TG-610 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S8000 grades vs the TG-610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Olympus TG-610

 S8000 TG-610 
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Nikon S8000

 TG-610 S8000 

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Olympus TG-610

 S8000 TG-610 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2011Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8000 features physical measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus TG-610 has dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S8000 versus the TG-610.

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S8000 and TG-610 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S8000 and TG-610.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
61
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
environment proofing
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography information
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
42
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Olympus TG-610
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Olympus TG-610
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S8000 Olympus TG-610
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-06-16 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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) 190 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 - 210 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $223