Nikon S9900 vs Olympus 8010

Here is a in-depth overview of the Nikon S9900 vs Olympus 8010, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the S9900 (16MP) and 8010 (13MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was introduced 5 years later than the 8010 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S9900 grades vs the 8010 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9900 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S9900 Gallery and Olympus 8010 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9900 has got external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Olympus 8010 has dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S9900 vs Olympus 8010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S9900 compared to the 8010.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9900 and 8010 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9900 and 8010.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S9900 to show more detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern S9900 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.