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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS 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
  • Launched February 2010
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was released 4 years prior to the TG-2 iHS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S6000 matches up against the TG-2 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 S6000 TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Nikon S6000

 TG-2 iHS S6000 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2010Newer by 41 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kClearer screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 S6000 TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6000 features outer measurements 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 TG-2 iHS has dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S6000 against the TG-2 iHS.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and TG-2 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6000 and TG-2 iHS.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S6000 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged S6000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography features
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography highlights
64
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
68
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
weather proof
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6000
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
46
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging features
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
36
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-03 2013-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 350 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 Li-90B
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Price at launch $300 $380