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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6020
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon S3300 versus Olympus 6020, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and 6020 (13MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was released 2 years later than the 6020 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S3300 scores versus the 6020 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Olympus 6020

 S3300 6020 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2010Fresher by 25 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Nikon S3300

 6020 S3300 

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Olympus 6020

 S3300 6020 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3300 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6020 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S3300 versus Olympus 6020 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S3300 vs the 6020.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and 6020 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and 6020.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S3300 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger S3300 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography info
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography info
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
MP count decent (13MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3300
Street photography with Olympus 6020
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (128g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (122 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3300
Sports photography with Olympus 6020
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography information
Olympus 6020 Travel photography information
66
lighter than average (128g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition (122g)
environment proofing
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 6020 Landscape photography highlights
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than average (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Olympus 6020
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also referred to as - mju Tough 6020
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-01 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 1/4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 pounds) 122 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 180 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 Li-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $99 $279