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Nikon S32 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Nikon S32 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2014
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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6020
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Nikon S32 vs Olympus 6020, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is pretty similar but the S32 (1/3") and 6020 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The S32 was unveiled 4 years after the 6020 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S32 grades versus the 6020 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Olympus 6020

 S32 6020 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2010More modern by 49 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Nikon S32

 6020 S32 

Common features in the Nikon S32 and Olympus 6020

 S32 6020 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon S32 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon S32 offers exterior measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus 6020 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S32 and the 6020.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S32 and 6020 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S32 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S32 and 6020.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The S32 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult. The more recent S32 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S32
Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
33
decent MP (13MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW support
28
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S32 Street photography info
Olympus 6020 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S32 Sports photography features
Olympus 6020 Sports photography features
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/3")
bad battery (220 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
58
environment proofing
decent MP (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
weather proofing
decent megapixels (13MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S32 Landscape photography features
Olympus 6020 Landscape photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
40
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (122g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Olympus 6020
 Nikon Coolpix S32Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S32 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Other name - mju Tough 6020
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2014-02-07 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4160 x 3120 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1/4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 220 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $180 $279