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Nikon S30 vs Olympus 6010

Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S30 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S30 vs Olympus 6010 Key Specs

Nikon S30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
  • Released February 2012
Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6010
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Nikon S30 vs Olympus 6010 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon S30 versus Olympus 6010, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the S30 (1/3") and 6010 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The S30 was unveiled 2 years after the 6010 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the S30 scores vs the 6010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Olympus 6010

 S30 6010 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2009More modern by 31 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Nikon S30

 6010 S30 

Common features in the Nikon S30 and Olympus 6010

 S30 6010 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon S30 vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S30 comes with external dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6010 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Nikon S30 versus Olympus 6010 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S30 vs the 6010.

Nikon S30 vs Olympus 6010 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S30 and 6010 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S30 vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S30 vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S30 and 6010.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S30 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus 6010 will produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher S30 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S30 vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison

Nikon S30 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S30 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S30 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Portrait photography camera
24
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW files
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S30 Street photography info
Olympus 6010 Street photography info
51
weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others in class (214 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S30 Sports photography advice
Olympus 6010 Sports photography advice
28
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
weather proofing
slow fps (1.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S30 Travel photography information
Olympus 6010 Travel photography information
52
weather proofing
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (214g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
weather sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S30
Landscape photography with Olympus 6010
25
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
35
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S30 Vlogging advice
Olympus 6010 Vlogging advice
23
includes face detect focus
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than others in class (214g)
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic port
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Nikon S30 vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S30 and Olympus 6010
 Nikon Coolpix S30Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S30 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
Also Known as - mju Tough 6010
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-02-01 2009-07-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 1/4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 214 gr (0.47 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 images -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA LI-50C
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $119 $0