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Nikon A900 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon A900 vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Updated by Nikon A1000
Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6000
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus 6000 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon A900 and Olympus 6000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and 6000 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A900 was launched 6 years after the 6000 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A900 scores versus the 6000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Olympus 6000

 A900 6000 
ReleasedFebruary 2016July 2009Newer by 81 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Nikon A900

 6000 A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Olympus 6000

 A900 6000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon A900 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon A900 enjoys external dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6000 has proportions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon A900 and Olympus 6000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A900 against the 6000.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A900 and 6000 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and 6000.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon A900 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer A900 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon A900 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography information
Olympus 6000 Portrait photography information
40
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography info
Olympus 6000 Street photography info
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography factors
Olympus 6000 Sports photography factors
56
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography factors
Olympus 6000 Travel photography factors
74
lighter than competition (289 grams)
has bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
61
weather proofing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging advice
Olympus 6000 Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (289 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
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Nikon A900 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Olympus 6000
 Nikon Coolpix A900Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Also referred to as - mju Tough 6000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-02-23 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1/4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lb) 179 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $400 $259