Nikon S8100 vs Olympus 8010

Following is a extended review of the Nikon S8100 vs Olympus 8010, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was launched 8 months after the 8010 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S8100 grades versus the 8010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8100 & Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S8100 Gallery & Olympus 8010 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8100 comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Olympus 8010 has dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S8100 against the 8010.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8100 and 8010 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8100 and 8010.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus 8010 to render more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer S8100 will have a benefit in sensor tech.