Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SH-1
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88 Imaging
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SH-1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SH-1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6000 & Olympus Stylus SH-1. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S6000 Gallery & Olympus SH-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Olympus SH-1
S6000 | SH-1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Nikon S6000
SH-1 | S6000 | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 50 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Olympus SH-1
S6000 | SH-1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SH-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | |
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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 |