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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SP-800 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-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Bump to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Successor is Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S6000 and Olympus SP-800 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was released within a month of the SP-800 UZ so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S6000 scores versus the SP-800 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 S6000 SP-800 UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Nikon S6000

 SP-800 UZ S6000 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 S6000 SP-800 UZ 
RevealedFebruary 2010February 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account 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") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S6000 vs the SP-800 UZ.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and SP-800 UZ is 94 and 69 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6000 and SP-800 UZ.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of images though you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography features
Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography features
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography features
Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6000
Sports photography with Olympus SP-800 UZ
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography info
Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography info
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
61
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (840mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography features
Olympus SP-800 UZ Landscape photography features
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6000
Vlogging with Olympus SP-800 UZ
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
24
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Olympus SP-800 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Olympus SP-800 UZ
Category 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 1000
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 12s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
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 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lbs) 455 grams (1.00 lbs)
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 All around 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-EL12 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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