Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 6020
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 6020 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
- Introduced February 2010
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 6020 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6000 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S6000 Gallery & Olympus 6020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Olympus 6020
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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Nikon S6000
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Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Olympus 6020
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | February 2010 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Check the Nikon S6000 and Olympus 6020 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | |
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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 |