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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-830 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
  • Launched June 2010
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon S8000 and Olympus TG-830 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was brought out 3 years prior to the TG-830 iHS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S8000 grades vs the TG-830 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 S8000 TG-830 iHS 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Nikon S8000

 TG-830 iHS S8000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013June 2010Fresher by 31 months

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 S8000 TG-830 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S8000 provides outside measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has specifications of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S8000 and Olympus TG-830 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S8000 vs the TG-830 iHS.

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8000 and TG-830 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S8000 and TG-830 iHS.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-830 iHS to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older S8000 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography factors
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S8000
Sports photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
low fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8000 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography advice
61
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
weather proof
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S8000 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-06-16 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
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 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 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 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 grams (0.40 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 300 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $0