Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 6000
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
- Announced February 2015
- Replaced the Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Announced July 2009
- Also referred to as mju Tough 6000

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 6000 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon AW130 versus Olympus 6000, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and 6000 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The AW130 was released 5 years after the 6000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the AW130 matches up vs the 6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 6000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW130 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The complete galleries are available at Nikon AW130 Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Olympus 6000
AW130 | 6000 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 69 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Nikon AW130
6000 | AW130 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Olympus 6000
AW130 | 6000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon AW130 offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus 6000 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon AW130 versus Olympus 6000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the AW130 and the 6000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the AW130 and 6000 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW130 and 6000.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon AW130 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern AW130 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 |
Also called | - | mju Tough 6000 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2015-02-10 | 2009-07-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 50 |
RAW data | ||
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 | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 1/4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 221 grams (0.49 lbs) | 179 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 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 | 370 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $398 | $259 |