Nikon S8200 vs Olympus 1

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon S8200 versus Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S8200 (16MP) and 1 (12MP) and the S8200 (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") posses different sensor measurements.

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The S8200 was revealed 3 years earlier than the 1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S8200 matches up versus the 1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8200 & Olympus Stylus 1. The full galleries are available at Nikon S8200 Gallery & Olympus 1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S8200 has got external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus 1 has sizing of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S8200 versus Olympus 1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S8200 vs the 1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and 1 is 91 and 79 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S8200 and 1.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S8200 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon S8200 will provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S8200 will be behind in sensor tech.