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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Replacement is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SP-610UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was revealed 11 months earlier than the SP-610UZ so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the S6000 matches up versus the SP-610UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 S6000 SP-610UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Nikon S6000

 SP-610UZ S6000 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 S6000 SP-610UZ 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6000 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus SP-610UZ has proportions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SP-610UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S6000 and the SP-610UZ.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and SP-610UZ is 94 and 79 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6000 and SP-610UZ.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged S6000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6000
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6000
Street photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography features
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
excellent zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6000
Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
64
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
61
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (616mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography features
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
40
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging details
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging details
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
26
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Olympus SP-610UZ
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-03 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 TruePic III
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 lb) 405g (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
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 life - 340 shots
Form of battery - AA
Battery model EN-EL12 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $300 $299