Nikon S9500 vs Olympus 8000
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Nikon S9500 vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S9500 vs Olympus 8000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9500 & Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S9500 Gallery & Olympus 8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Olympus 8000
S9500 | 8000 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 44 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Nikon S9500
8000 | S9500 |
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Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Olympus 8000
S9500 | 8000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S9500 vs Olympus 8000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9500 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | |
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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 |