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Nikon L32 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon L32 vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs

Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6000
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Nikon L32 vs Olympus 6000 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon L32 vs Olympus 6000, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and 6000 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L32 was brought out 5 years later than the 6000 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L32 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the L32 matches up against the 6000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Olympus 6000

 L32 6000 
ReleasedJanuary 2015July 2009Fresher by 68 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Nikon L32

 6000 L32 

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Olympus 6000

 L32 6000 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon L32 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L32 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L32 vs Olympus 6000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the L32 vs the 6000.

Nikon L32 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L32 and 6000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L32 and 6000.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon L32 to offer greater detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger L32 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon L32 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Portrait photography camera
39
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography information
Olympus 6000 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors (164g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (320 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography highlights
Olympus 6000 Travel photography highlights
71
better than average battery pack (320 shots)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (164 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
61
weather proofing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography advice
Olympus 6000 Landscape photography advice
48
really wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
better than average battery pack (320 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
35
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 Vlogging factors
Olympus 6000 Vlogging factors
66
really wide (26mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors (164g)
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Nikon L32 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Olympus 6000
 Nikon Coolpix L32Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L32 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Also called as - mju Tough 6000
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-01-14 2009-07-01
Physical type Ultracompact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1/4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m 4.00 m
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 grams (0.36 pounds) 179 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" 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 life 320 photos -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $120 $259