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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ 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
  • Announced February 2010
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Newer Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon S6000 and Olympus SP-600 UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was manufactured very close to the SP-600 UZ so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S6000 scores against the SP-600 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 S6000 SP-600 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Nikon S6000

 SP-600 UZ S6000 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 S6000 SP-600 UZ 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S6000 features physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has sizing of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S6000 and Olympus SP-600 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S6000 and the SP-600 UZ.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and SP-600 UZ is 94 and 69 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S6000 and SP-600 UZ.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S6000 to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography features
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6000
Street photography with Olympus SP-600 UZ
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography details
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
31
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-600 UZ Travel photography factors
64
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
51
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
29
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6000
Vlogging with Olympus SP-600 UZ
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
20
relatively wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6000 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-03 2010-02-02
Body design 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-420mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 1/2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lb) 455 gr (1.00 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
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 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $189