Nikon S570 vs Olympus 6000
95 Imaging
34 Features
14 Overall
26


94 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
28
Nikon S570 vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Additionally Known as mju Tough 6000

Nikon S570 vs Olympus 6000 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon S570 versus Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The S570 was announced 2 months later than the 6000 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S570 scores versus the 6000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus 6000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S570 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S570 Gallery and Olympus 6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Olympus 6000
S570 | 6000 |
---|
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Nikon S570
6000 | S570 |
---|
Common features in the Nikon S570 and Olympus 6000
S570 | 6000 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | August 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither features Touch display |
Nikon S570 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S570 enjoys outside dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S570 versus Olympus 6000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S570 against the 6000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S570 and 6000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S570 and 6000.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S570 to render greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Nikon S570 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S570 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S570 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 |
Otherwise known as | - | mju Tough 6000 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-08-04 | 2009-07-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 1/4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) | 179 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 model | EN-EL10 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $180 | $259 |