Nikon Coolpix S8000 vs Olympus TG-810

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Olympus TG-810
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix S8000 and the Olympus TG-810, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon Coolpix S8000 was introduced in June 2010 and Olympus TG-810 was introduced in August 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix S8000 Highlights

      • 14.2 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Olympus TG-810 Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 920k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.7 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S8000
      4. Advantage of Olympus TG-810
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Olympus TG-810.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Olympus TG-810

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Olympus TG-810

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Olympus TG-810

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Nikon S8000
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S8000 over Olympus TG-810.

      Nikon Coolpix S8000 vs Olympus TG-810
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.2 Megapixel vs 14 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 vs 4288 x 3216
      Reachs More Telephoto 300 mm vs 140 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 10x vs 5x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.5 vs f/3.9
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.6 vs f/5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance 50 cm vs 60 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance 2 cm vs 3 cm
      Higher Resolution Screen 921k dot vs 920k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 8 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 0.7 fps
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Lighter 183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz) vs 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)

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      Nikon S8200
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Nikon S8100
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS7
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Pentax WG-3
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Leica Q-P
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Casio EX-Z270
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      1/2.5-inch

      10 MP

      Olympus TG-2 iHS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Panasonic TS2
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Fujifilm XP70
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.4 MP

      Advantage of Olympus TG-810

      Olympus TG-810
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus TG-810 over Nikon Coolpix S8000.

      Nikon Coolpix S8000 vs Olympus TG-810
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 30 mm vs 28 mm
      Built-in GPS vs
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Water Proof vs
      Dust Proof vs
      Shock Proof vs
      Freeze Proof vs

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      Olympus TG-610
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Olympus TG-820 iHS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Olympus TG-320
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Olympus TG-630 iHS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Olympus TG-310
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Olympus TG-830 iHS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic ZS40
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix S8000 Olympus TG-810
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Type D
        Light183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix S8000 Olympus TG-810
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14.2 Megapixel14 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps0.7 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Olympus TG-810 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 921k dot and 920k dot resolutions respectively.

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S8000 features a 14.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Olympus TG-810 features a 14 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix S8000 is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4224 x 2376, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Olympus TG-810 is equipped with TruePic III+ processor and can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS on Olympus TG-810

      Olympus TG-810 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in GPS.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Nikon Coolpix S8000 has an HDMI and Olympus TG-810 has a Type D HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix S8000 comes with EN-EL12 battery pack and Olympus TG-810 comes with LI-50B battery pack with battery life of 220 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon Coolpix S8000 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Olympus TG-810 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S8000, and up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus TG-810. Nikon Coolpix S8000 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Olympus TG-810 can shoot continuously up to 0.7 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 4.20 m on Olympus TG-810..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix S8000 body has dimensions of 103 x 57 x 27 mm (4.06 x 2.24 x 1.06") and Olympus TG-810 body has dimensions of 100 x 65 x 26 mm (3.94 x 2.56 x 1.02"). Nikon Coolpix S8000 weighs 183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz) and Olympus TG-810 weighs 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Olympus TG-810

      103 mm

      57 mm

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      100 mm

      65 mm

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      27 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Olympus TG-810

      Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Olympus TG-810 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Olympus TG-810

      POOR
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      77
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Olympus TG-810

      POOR
      54
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      AVERAGE
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      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Olympus TG-810

      AVERAGE
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      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Olympus TG-810

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Olympus TG-810

      GOOD
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Olympus TG-810

      EXCELLENT
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Olympus TG-810 and give them scores of 54 and 57 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Olympus TG-810

      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Olympus TG-810

      POOR
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Olympus TG-810

      AVERAGE
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      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Olympus TG-810

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Olympus TG-810

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Olympus TG-810

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Olympus TG-810

      AVERAGE
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      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix S8000

      Olympus TG-810

      POOR
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      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      GOOD
      72
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 215 g (0.47 lb / 7.58 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots


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