Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SZ-15
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SZ-15 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Olympus SZ-15. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S6000 Gallery and Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Olympus SZ-15
S6000 | SZ-15 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Nikon S6000
SZ-15 | S6000 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 41 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Olympus SZ-15
S6000 | SZ-15 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Nikon S6000 and Olympus SZ-15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Olympus SZ-15 | |
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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 |