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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-6 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
  • Announced February 2010
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-5
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was launched 10 years prior to the TG-6 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S6000 matches up vs the TG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Olympus TG-6

 S6000 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Nikon S6000

 TG-6 S6000 
RevealedMay 2019February 2010Newer by 113 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Olympus TG-6

 S6000 TG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6000 offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-6 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S6000 compared to the TG-6.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6000 and TG-6 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6000 and TG-6.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S6000 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S6000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography advice
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
has manual focus
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography details
Olympus TG-6 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography information
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery life (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography features
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
68
good battery life (340 CIPA)
weather sealing
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (253 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
57
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery life (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-6 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
34
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (253 grams)
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Olympus TG-6
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6000 Olympus Tough TG-6
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-03 2019-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 TruePic VIII
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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 3.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lb) 253 gr (0.56 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 life - 340 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $449