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Nikon P520 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon P520 vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs

Nikon P520
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon P510
  • Replacement is Nikon P530
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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6000
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Nikon P520 vs Olympus 6000 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon P520 versus Olympus 6000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the P520 (18MP) and 6000 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P520 was revealed 3 years later than the 6000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the P520 scores versus the 6000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Olympus 6000

 P520 6000 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 44 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Nikon P520

 6000 P520 

Common features in the Nikon P520 and Olympus 6000

 P520 6000 
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon P520 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P520 has external dimensions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6000 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the P520 vs the 6000.

Nikon P520 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P520 and 6000 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P520 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P520 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P520 and 6000.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon P520 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher P520 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P520 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Nikon P520 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P520 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P520
Portrait photography with Olympus 6000
41
focusing manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P520 Street photography factors
Olympus 6000 Street photography factors
51
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (550g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P520 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Sports photography camera
46
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P520 Travel photography highlights
Olympus 6000 Travel photography highlights
57
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (200 shots)
heavier than competition in class (550g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
weather sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P520 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 6000 Landscape photography highlights
46
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P520 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6000 as a Vlogging camera
57
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (550 grams)
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon P520 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P520 and Olympus 6000
 Nikon Coolpix P520Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix P520 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Alternate name - mju Tough 6000
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-29 2009-07-01
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1/4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 grams (1.21 pounds) 179 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") 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 200 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL5 -
Self timer - Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $380 $259