Nikon S8000 vs Olympus TG-6

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon S8000 and Olympus TG-6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was brought out 10 years earlier than the TG-6 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S8000 grades against the TG-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Olympus Tough TG-6. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S8000 Gallery and Olympus TG-6 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8000 provides 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) whilst the Olympus TG-6 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S8000 against the TG-6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8000 and TG-6 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S8000 and TG-6.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S8000 to provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older S8000 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.