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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2012
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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6000
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 6000 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Nikon S3300 versus Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and 6000 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was revealed 2 years later than the 6000 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S3300 grades versus the 6000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Olympus 6000

 S3300 6000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2009Fresher by 32 months
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Nikon S3300

 6000 S3300 

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Olympus 6000

 S3300 6000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3300 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus 6000 has proportions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S3300 compared to the 6000.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3300 and 6000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and 6000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S3300 to show more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer S3300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography information
Olympus 6000 Portrait photography information
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography factors
Olympus 6000 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (128g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others (128 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
environment sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Landscape photography camera
41
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
35
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S3300
Vlogging with Olympus 6000
33
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others (128 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Olympus 6000
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Also called as - mju Tough 6000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 1/4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
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, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 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 128 grams (0.28 lb) 179 grams (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 life 180 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $99 $259