Nikon L20 vs Olympus 6000
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Nikon L20 vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Released February 2009
(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
- Revealed July 2009
- Other Name is mju Tough 6000
Nikon L20 vs Olympus 6000 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon L20 vs Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe L20 was brought out 4 months earlier than the 6000 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the L20 grades vs the 6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon L20 vs Olympus 6000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L20 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L20 Gallery & Olympus 6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Olympus 6000
L20 | 6000 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Nikon L20
6000 | L20 |
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Common features in the Nikon L20 and Olympus 6000
L20 | 6000 | |||
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Revealed | February 2009 | July 2009 | Same age | |
Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Nikon L20 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L20 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6000 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Nikon L20 vs Olympus 6000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the L20 versus the 6000.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L20 and 6000 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Nikon L20 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L20 and 6000.
As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you really should factor the age of the cameras into account.
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Nikon L20 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L20 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L20 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 |
Also referred to as | - | mju Tough 6000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-03 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 50 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 1/4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 lb) | 179 gr (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $120 | $259 |