Nikon Coolpix S8000 vs Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Coolpix S8000 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
      BrandNikonOlympus
      ModelCoolpix S8000Tough TG-2 iHS
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Coolpix S8000 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
      Sensor TypeCCDBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels14.48 Megapixel13 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14.2 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon Coolpix S8000 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
      ProcessorExpeed C2
      Max Image Resolution4320 x 32403968 x 2976
      Other Resolutions4224 x 2376, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 4803968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsHigh, Normal
      Color SpacesRGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Preset, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Flash
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Coolpix S8000 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
      Autofocus ModesSingle
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Face Detection
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Coolpix S8000 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range30 - 300 mm25 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom10x4x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 5.6f/2.0 - 4.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm60 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance2 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Coolpix S8000 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyOLED
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot610k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Nikon Coolpix S8000 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Nikon Coolpix S8000 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
      Min Shutter Speed8 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps5.0 fps
      Flash Nikon Coolpix S8000 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Fill-in
      Slow Syncro
      Auto
      Fill Flash

      Off
      Red-Eye Reduction
      External Flash Connectivity
      Exposure Nikon Coolpix S8000 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Scene
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Nikon Coolpix S8000 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon Coolpix S8000 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Type D
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Nikon Coolpix S8000 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Nikon Coolpix S8000 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon Coolpix S8000 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
      Dimensions103 x 57 x 27 mm (4.06 x 2.24 x 1.06")111 x 67 x 29 mm (4.37 x 2.64 x 1.14")
      Weight (inc. batteries)183 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.7 x 5.6 x 2.6"
      Power and Storage Nikon Coolpix S8000 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
      Battery PackEN-EL12Li-90B
      Battery Life350 shots
      Internal Storage32 MB22 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Nikon Coolpix S8000 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
      Self TimerYes (3 sec or 10 sec)Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
      Orientation Sensor


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