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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 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 Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 3000
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon S6000 vs Olympus Tough-3000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was introduced about the same time to the Tough-3000 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S6000 scores vs the Tough-3000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 S6000 Tough-3000 

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Nikon S6000

 Tough-3000 S6000 

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Olympus Tough-3000

 S6000 Tough-3000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor 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") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus Tough-3000 has proportions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S6000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S6000 versus the Tough-3000.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and Tough-3000 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S6000 and Tough-3000.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S6000 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography features
Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography features
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6000
Street photography with Olympus Tough-3000
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography highlights
Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography highlights
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus Tough-3000 as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging highlights
Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging highlights
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Olympus Tough-3000
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6000 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Alternate name - mju Tough 3000
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-02-03 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 pounds) 159g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $300 $0