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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 6020 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
  • Introduced February 2010
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6020
Photography Glossary

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Nikon S6000 and Olympus 6020, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was launched at a similar time to the 6020 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S6000 scores against the 6020 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Olympus 6020

 S6000 6020 

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Nikon S6000

 6020 S6000 

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Olympus 6020

 S6000 6020 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2010Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S6000 offers 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 6020 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S6000 compared to the 6020.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and 6020 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6000 and 6020.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S6000 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography details
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography details
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
good megapixels (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography factors
Olympus 6020 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (13MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography details
Olympus 6020 Travel photography details
64
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
70
lighter than competition in class (122g)
weather proofing
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 6020 Landscape photography highlights
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging factors
Olympus 6020 Vlogging factors
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Olympus 6020
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Alternate name - mju Tough 6020
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-02-03 2010-02-02
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 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1/4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 lb) 122g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 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 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $279