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Nikon S8100 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S8100 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus XZ-10 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
  • Released September 2010
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon S8100 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S8100 versus Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was introduced 3 years before the XZ-10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S8100 scores versus the XZ-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8100 over the Olympus XZ-10

 S8100 XZ-10 
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Nikon S8100

 XZ-10 S8100 
IntroducedJanuary 2013September 2010Newer by 29 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S8100 and Olympus XZ-10

 S8100 XZ-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S8100 has physical measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-10 has sizing of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S8100 versus Olympus XZ-10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S8100 vs the XZ-10.

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S8100 and XZ-10 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8100 and XZ-10.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you should always take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged S8100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8100 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
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comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
45
has manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8100 Street photography advice
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8100 Sports photography information
Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography information
38
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8100 Travel photography factors
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography factors
55
built-in flash
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8100 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
32
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8100 Vlogging factors
Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging factors
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
35
relatively wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
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Nikon S8100 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8100 and Olympus XZ-10
 Nikon Coolpix S8100Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8100 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-09-08 2013-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-300mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 180 gr (0.40 pounds) 221 gr (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 60 x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 shots 240 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $299 $428