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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched June 2010
Olympus TG-810
(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
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-810, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S8000 was announced 14 months prior to the TG-810 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S8000 grades versus the TG-810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Olympus TG-810

 S8000 TG-810 
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Nikon S8000

 TG-810 S8000 
LaunchedAugust 2011June 2010More modern by 14 months

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Olympus TG-810

 S8000 TG-810 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8000 features 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) and the Olympus TG-810 has dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S8000 vs the TG-810.

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and TG-810 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8000 and TG-810.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged S8000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S8000
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-810
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S8000
Street photography with Olympus TG-810
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Travel photography camera
61
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
environment proof
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S8000
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-810
37
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
43
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Olympus TG-810
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Olympus TG-810
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8000 Olympus TG-810
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-06-16 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 TruePic III+
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-300mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183g (0.40 lb) 215g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $428