Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 6010
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 6010 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 6010 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW100 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon AW100 Gallery & Olympus 6010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Olympus 6010
AW100 | 6010 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | July 2009 | Fresher by 26 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Nikon AW100
6010 | AW100 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Olympus 6010
AW100 | 6010 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the AW100 and 6010 is 93 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 6010 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | |
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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 |