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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released August 2011
Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-810, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was launched about the same time to the TG-810 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S8200 matches up vs the TG-810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Olympus TG-810

 S8200 TG-810 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution961k920kClearer display (+41k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Nikon S8200

 TG-810 S8200 

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Olympus TG-810

 S8200 TG-810 
RevealedAugust 2011August 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8200 has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus TG-810 has proportions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S8200 compared to the TG-810.

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and TG-810 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8200 and TG-810.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S8200 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S8200
Street photography with Olympus TG-810
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than others in class (213 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography features
41
excellent zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than others in class (213 grams)
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery (220 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography highlights
45
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery (250 shots)
missing Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery (220 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (213 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Olympus TG-810
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Olympus TG-810
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8200 Olympus TG-810
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-08-24 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 961 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 213 grams (0.47 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 pictures 220 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $329 $428