Nikon S8200 vs Olympus 8000

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon S8200 and Olympus 8000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the S8200 (16MP) and 8000 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was introduced 2 years later than the 8000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S8200 matches up against the 8000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8200 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S8200 Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S8200 comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8000 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S8200 and Olympus 8000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S8200 compared to the 8000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S8200 and 8000 is 91 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8200 and 8000.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S8200 to result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S8200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.