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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 6000

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
Olympus 6000
(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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6000
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 6000 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was released 2 months after the 6000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S1000pj scores versus the 6000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Olympus 6000

 S1000pj 6000 

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Nikon S1000pj

 6000 S1000pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Olympus 6000

 S1000pj 6000 
IntroducedAugust 2009July 2009Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1000pj enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst 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).

Analyze the Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 6000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S1000pj compared to the 6000.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and 6000 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1000pj and 6000.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S1000pj to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S1000pj
Portrait photography with Olympus 6000
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography features
Olympus 6000 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography highlights
Olympus 6000 Sports photography highlights
33
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography details
Olympus 6000 Travel photography details
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
environment proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography info
Olympus 6000 Landscape photography info
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
35
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging highlights
Olympus 6000 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Olympus 6000
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjOlympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Also Known as - mju Tough 6000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-04 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1/4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" 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 model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $289 $259