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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-310 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 TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S6000 and Olympus TG-310, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was manufactured 11 months before the TG-310 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S6000 matches up versus the TG-310 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Olympus TG-310

 S6000 TG-310 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Nikon S6000

 TG-310 S6000 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Olympus TG-310

 S6000 TG-310 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S6000 has physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus TG-310 has specifications of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S6000 against the TG-310.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and TG-310 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S6000 and TG-310.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The older S6000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography details
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography features
Olympus TG-310 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (150 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography details
64
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
67
lighter than others in class (155 grams)
environment sealing
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography features
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
39
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (150 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging advice
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others in class (155g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Olympus TG-310
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Olympus TG-310
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Olympus TG-310
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-02-03 2011-01-06
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB 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 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" 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 life - 150 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $0