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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(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
Olympus 6000
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Olympus 6000

 AW130 6000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015July 2009More modern by 69 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Nikon AW130

 6000 AW130 

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Olympus 6000

 AW130 6000 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

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

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon AW130
Portrait photography with Olympus 6000
35
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW130
Street photography with Olympus 6000
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW130
Sports photography with Olympus 6000
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (370 shots)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 Travel photography details
Olympus 6000 Travel photography details
72
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
environment proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
environment sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Landscape photography camera
50
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 Vlogging advice
Olympus 6000 Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Olympus 6000
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
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