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Nikon S8100 vs Olympus 8000

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs

Nikon S8100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 180g - 104 x 60 x 30mm
  • Announced September 2010
Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8000
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Nikon S8100 vs Olympus 8000 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Nikon S8100 and Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was brought out 15 months after the 8000 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S8100 matches up versus the 8000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Olympus 8000

 S8100 8000 
IntroducedSeptember 2010July 2009More modern by 15 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Nikon S8100

 8000 S8100 

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Olympus 8000

 S8100 8000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8100 has outer dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus 8000 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S8100 compared to the 8000.

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8100 and 8000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8100 and 8000.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger S8100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8100 Portrait photography details
Olympus 8000 Portrait photography details
26
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S8100
Street photography with Olympus 8000
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Sports photography camera
38
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8100 Travel photography features
Olympus 8000 Travel photography features
55
has built in flash
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
environment sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 8000 as a Landscape photography camera
32
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
35
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8100 Vlogging advice
Olympus 8000 Vlogging advice
30
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon S8100 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Olympus 8000
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8100 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Alternative name - mju Tough 8000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-09-08 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 160 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-300mm (10.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1/4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 gr (0.40 pounds) 182 gr (0.40 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $299 $380