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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 550WP 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
  • Released February 2010
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is mju 550WP
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Nikon S6000 and Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S6000 (14MP) and 550WP (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was released 14 months later than the 550WP which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S6000 scores against the 550WP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Olympus 550WP

 S6000 550WP 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 14 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Nikon S6000

 550WP S6000 

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Olympus 550WP

 S6000 550WP 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S6000 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus 550WP has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S6000 and Olympus 550WP in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S6000 versus the 550WP.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and 550WP is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S6000 and 550WP.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S6000 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent S6000 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography highlights
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography factors
Olympus 550WP Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography info
Olympus 550WP Sports photography info
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography highlights
Olympus 550WP Travel photography highlights
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
55
environment proofing
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6000
Landscape photography with Olympus 550WP
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging information
Olympus 550WP Vlogging information
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Olympus 550WP
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also called - mju 550WP
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-03 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focus distance 2cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $399