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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2014
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6020
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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon S3600 versus Olympus 6020, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and 6020 (13MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S3600 was announced 3 years later than the 6020 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S3600 matches up against the 6020 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Olympus 6020

 S3600 6020 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2010Fresher by 48 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Nikon S3600

 6020 S3600 

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Olympus 6020

 S3600 6020 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3600 enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus 6020 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S3600 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 differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S3600 versus the 6020.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3600 and 6020 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3600 and 6020.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S3600 to provide more detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern S3600 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 Portrait photography advice
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography advice
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good megapixels (20MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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resolution is good (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (122 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3600
Sports photography with Olympus 6020
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 Travel photography advice
Olympus 6020 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than others (125 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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lighter than competition (122 grams)
environment proofing
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 Landscape photography details
Olympus 6020 Landscape photography details
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
40
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (13MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than others (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Olympus 6020
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3600 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also Known as - mju Tough 6020
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2014-01-07 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 99 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1/4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 125g (0.28 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 230 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $200 $279