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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 9000

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 9000 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
  • Released February 2010
Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 9000
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 9000 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon S6000 and Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was unveiled 9 months after the 9000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S6000 grades versus the 9000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Olympus 9000

 S6000 9000 
LaunchedFebruary 2010May 2009Newer by 9 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Nikon S6000

 9000 S6000 

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Olympus 9000

 S6000 9000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6000 has got external 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 9000 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S6000 compared to the 9000.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6000 and 9000 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6000 and 9000.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S6000 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S6000 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6000
Portrait photography with Olympus 9000
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography advice
Olympus 9000 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (225 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography info
Olympus 9000 Sports photography info
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography factors
Olympus 9000 Travel photography factors
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (225 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6000
Landscape photography with Olympus 9000
37
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging factors
Olympus 9000 Vlogging factors
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
27
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (225 grams)
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Olympus 9000
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Olympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Olympus Stylus 9000
Also Known as - mju 9000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-03 2009-05-14
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 156g (0.34 pounds) 225g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $300 $300