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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Renewed by Nikon AW110
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6020
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 6020, both Waterproof cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and 6020 (13MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was launched 19 months later than the 6020 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the AW100 scores vs the 6020 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Olympus 6020

 AW100 6020 
LaunchedAugust 2011February 2010Fresher by 19 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Nikon AW100

 6020 AW100 

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Olympus 6020

 AW100 6020 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon AW100 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6020 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the AW100 against the 6020.

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and 6020 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW100 and 6020.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon AW100 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent AW100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW100 Portrait photography details
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography details
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW100
Street photography with Olympus 6020
55
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW100 Sports photography highlights
Olympus 6020 Sports photography highlights
33
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW100 Travel photography info
Olympus 6020 Travel photography info
67
environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
environment proof
good megapixels (13MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW100 Landscape photography info
Olympus 6020 Landscape photography info
41
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (13MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW100 Vlogging details
Olympus 6020 Vlogging details
29
decently wide (28mm)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon AW100 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Olympus 6020
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix AW100 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also called - mju Tough 6020
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2011-08-24 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 1/4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178 grams (0.39 lb) 122 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 model EN-EL12 Li-50B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $279