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Nikon S9500 vs Olympus 8000

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs

Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon S9300
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9700
Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8000
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Nikon S9500 vs Olympus 8000 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Nikon S9500 versus Olympus 8000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and 8000 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S9500 was unveiled 3 years after the 8000 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the S9500 matches up versus the 8000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Olympus 8000

 S9500 8000 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 44 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Nikon S9500

 8000 S9500 

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Olympus 8000

 S9500 8000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9500 has outer measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus 8000 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S9500 versus Olympus 8000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S9500 vs the 8000.

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus 8000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and 8000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus 8000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9500 and 8000.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S9500 to render extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent S9500 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus 8000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus 8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9500 Portrait photography advice
Olympus 8000 Portrait photography advice
31
good MP (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9500 Street photography information
Olympus 8000 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9500 Sports photography factors
Olympus 8000 Sports photography factors
42
great zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (230 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9500 Travel photography advice
Olympus 8000 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than average in class (205 grams)
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (550mm)
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (230 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
environment sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9500 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 8000 Landscape photography highlights
46
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
35
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9500 Vlogging information
Olympus 8000 Vlogging information
36
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (205g)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon S9500 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Olympus 8000
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9500 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
Also called - mju Tough 8000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 125 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-550mm (22.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1/4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 182 gr (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 230 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $230 $380