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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SH-1 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 SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus SH-2
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SH-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was brought out 5 years before the SH-1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S6000 grades against the SH-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Olympus SH-1

 S6000 SH-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Nikon S6000

 SH-1 S6000 
LaunchedMarch 2014February 2010Newer by 50 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Olympus SH-1

 S6000 SH-1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S6000 has outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-1 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S6000 compared to the SH-1.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and SH-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6000 and SH-1.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SH-1 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged S6000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography details
Olympus SH-1 Portrait photography details
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography highlights
Olympus SH-1 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition (271g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography features
Olympus SH-1 Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Travel photography camera
64
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
74
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
lighter than competition (271g)
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography advice
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
49
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging info
Olympus SH-1 Vlogging info
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
37
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic jack
lighter than competition (271 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Olympus SH-1
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Olympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Olympus Stylus SH-1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-03 2014-03-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 pounds) 271 gr (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 life - 380 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $349