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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SZ-15 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 SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Nikon S6000 and Olympus SZ-15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was launched 4 years before the SZ-15 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S6000 grades vs the SZ-15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Olympus SZ-15

 S6000 SZ-15 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Nikon S6000

 SZ-15 S6000 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2010More modern by 41 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Olympus SZ-15

 S6000 SZ-15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6000 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-15 has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S6000 versus the SZ-15.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and SZ-15 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6000 and SZ-15.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SZ-15 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged S6000 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
43
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography advice
Olympus SZ-15 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography information
Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
52
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography information
Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography information
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
68
lighter than others (250 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging info
Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging info
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
34
pretty wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (250g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Olympus SZ-15
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Olympus SZ-15
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6000 Olympus SZ-15
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-03 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 lbs) 250g (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $300 $200