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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon AW120
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6020
Photography Glossary

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 6020, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and 6020 (13MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was revealed 5 years after the 6020 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the AW130 grades against the 6020 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Olympus 6020

 AW130 6020 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2010More modern by 62 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Nikon AW130

 6020 AW130 

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Olympus 6020

 AW130 6020 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon AW130 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the AW130 vs the 6020.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and 6020 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and 6020.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon AW130 to provide extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent AW130 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
MP count good (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW130 Street photography advice
Olympus 6020 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than average (122g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 Sports photography factors
Olympus 6020 Sports photography factors
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 Travel photography details
Olympus 6020 Travel photography details
72
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
weather proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than average (122g)
environment proofing
MP count good (13MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon AW130
Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
50
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 Vlogging details
Olympus 6020 Vlogging details
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (122g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Olympus 6020
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW130 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Other name - mju Tough 6020
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2015-02-10 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1/4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lbs) 122 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 370 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $398 $279