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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon S6000 versus Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was launched 7 months after the FE-5020 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the S6000 matches up against the FE-5020 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Olympus FE-5020

 S6000 FE-5020 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010July 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Nikon S6000

 FE-5020 S6000 

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Olympus FE-5020

 S6000 FE-5020 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S6000 has outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5020 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S6000 and the FE-5020.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and FE-5020 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S6000 and FE-5020.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S6000 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger S6000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography details
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography details
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography features
Olympus FE-5020 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6000
Sports photography with Olympus FE-5020
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Travel photography camera
64
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
64
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
environment proof
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography advice
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography advice
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
31
quite wide (24mm)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging features
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging features
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
28
quite wide (24mm)
lighter than competition in class (137 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Olympus FE-5020
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6000 Olympus FE-5020
Alternative name - X-935
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 TruePic III
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 137 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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-EL12 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $160