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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2010
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
  • Released February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 6020
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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Nikon S5100 and Olympus 6020, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was released 7 months after the 6020 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S5100 matches up versus the 6020 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Olympus 6020

 S5100 6020 
ReleasedAugust 2010February 2010Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Nikon S5100

 6020 S5100 

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Olympus 6020

 S5100 6020 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S5100 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus 6020 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S5100 vs the 6020.

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S5100 and 6020 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S5100 and 6020.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus 6020 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S5100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5100 Portrait photography info
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
decent megapixels (13MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S5100
Street photography with Olympus 6020
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (132g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition (122g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5100 Sports photography information
Olympus 6020 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5100 Travel photography info
Olympus 6020 Travel photography info
62
lighter than average in class (132 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.7)
70
lighter than competition (122 grams)
environment proof
decent megapixels (13MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5100 Landscape photography information
Olympus 6020 Landscape photography information
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (132g)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Olympus 6020
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5100 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Alternative name - mju Tough 6020
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-08-17 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1/4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 132 grams (0.29 pounds) 122 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID EN-EL10 Li-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $279