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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS 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-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was announced 20 months before the TG-820 iHS making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the S8000 grades vs the TG-820 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 S8000 TG-820 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Nikon S8000

 TG-820 iHS S8000 
RevealedFebruary 2012June 2010Newer by 20 months
Display resolution1030k921kClearer display (+109k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 S8000 TG-820 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S8000 features outside dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S8000 compared to the TG-820 iHS.

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and TG-820 iHS is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8000 and TG-820 iHS.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S8000 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged S8000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S8000
Sports photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Travel photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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environment proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S8000
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
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screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Vlogging camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8000 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-06-16 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-300mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 1,030 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE 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 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" 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 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $300 $500