Nikon S9300 vs Olympus 8010

Let's look much closer at the Nikon S9300 vs Olympus 8010, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the S9300 (16MP) and 8010 (13MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was unveiled 2 years later than the 8010 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the S9300 matches up vs the 8010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9300 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The full galleries are available at Nikon S9300 Gallery and Olympus 8010 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S9300 offers outer measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus 8010 has sizing of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S9300 vs Olympus 8010 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S9300 vs the 8010.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S9300 and 8010 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9300 and 8010.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S9300 to provide more detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger S9300 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.