Nikon S8100 vs Olympus 8000
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Nikon S8100 vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus 8000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8100 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S8100 Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Olympus 8000
S8100 | 8000 | |||
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Introduced | September 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 15 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Nikon S8100
8000 | S8100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Olympus 8000
S8100 | 8000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Nikon S8100 and Olympus 8000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S8100 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8100 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | |
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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 |