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Nikon L810 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Updated by Nikon L820
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6020
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon L810 and Olympus 6020, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and 6020 (13MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L810 was released 2 years after the 6020 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the L810 grades versus the 6020 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Olympus 6020

 L810 6020 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2010More modern by 25 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Nikon L810

 6020 L810 

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Olympus 6020

 L810 6020 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon L810 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L810 offers external measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Olympus 6020 has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the L810 against the 6020.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and 6020 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and 6020.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon L810 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent L810 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L810 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L810
Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
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resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography features
Olympus 6020 Street photography features
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography information
Olympus 6020 Sports photography information
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long zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L810
Travel photography with Olympus 6020
60
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (585mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competition in class (122g)
weather sealing
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L810
Vlogging with Olympus 6020
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relatively wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon L810 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Olympus 6020
 Nikon Coolpix L810Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also referred to as - mju Tough 6020
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-01 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 13MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1/4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.2fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 grams (0.95 lb) 122 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 300 images -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 4 x AA Li-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $279