Nikon S8100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ
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Nikon S8100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
- Released September 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
- 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
- Released January 2011
- Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
- New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S8100 versus Olympus SP-610UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S8100 was released 4 months earlier than the SP-610UZ and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S8100 matches up vs the SP-610UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Olympus SP-610UZ
| S8100 | SP-610UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Nikon S8100
| SP-610UZ | S8100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Olympus SP-610UZ
| S8100 | SP-610UZ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2010 |  | January 2011 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S8100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S8100 has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-610UZ has specifications of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S8100 versus the SP-610UZ.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8100 and SP-610UZ is 93 and 79 respectively.
Nikon S8100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8100 and SP-610UZ.
All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-610UZ to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.
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Nikon S8100 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Olympus SP-610UZ | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Olympus SP-610UZ |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2010-09-08 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | TruePic III |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 30-300mm (10.0x) | 28-616mm (22.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.3-5.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 6.30 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 180 grams (0.40 lbs) | 405 grams (0.89 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 220 photos | 340 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $299 | $299 |