Nikon S8100 vs Olympus 6010

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S8100 vs Olympus 6010, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was unveiled 14 months after the 6010 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the S8100 matches up versus the 6010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S8100 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The full galleries are available at Nikon S8100 Gallery and Olympus 6010 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S8100 enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Olympus 6010 has sizing of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S8100 vs Olympus 6010 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S8100 vs the 6010.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8100 and 6010 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S8100 and 6010.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images although you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher S8100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.