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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 6010

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 6010 Key Specs

Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • New Model is Nikon AW110
Olympus 6010
(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
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6010
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 6010 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon AW100 and Olympus 6010, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and 6010 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The AW100 was announced 2 years later than the 6010 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the AW100 scores versus the 6010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Olympus 6010

 AW100 6010 
ReleasedAugust 2011July 2009Fresher by 26 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Nikon AW100

 6010 AW100 

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Olympus 6010

 AW100 6010 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW100 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6010 has proportions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Nikon AW100 and Olympus 6010 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the AW100 against the 6010.

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 6010 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the AW100 and 6010 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW100 and 6010.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon AW100 to give you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent AW100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW100 Portrait photography details
Olympus 6010 Portrait photography details
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW100 Street photography details
Olympus 6010 Street photography details
55
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Sports photography camera
33
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proofing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
61
environment proof
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW100 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 6010 Landscape photography factors
41
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent MP (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
35
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW100
Vlogging with Olympus 6010
29
really wide (28mm)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone socket
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Olympus 6010
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW100 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
Otherwise known as - mju Tough 6010
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2011-08-24 2009-07-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 125 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1/4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 178 grams (0.39 lb) 179 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" 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 ID EN-EL12 LI-50C
Self timer - Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $0