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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus VG-160 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 VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Nikon S6000 versus Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the VG-160 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S6000 grades against the VG-160 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Olympus VG-160

 S6000 VG-160 

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Nikon S6000

 VG-160 S6000 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 23 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Olympus VG-160

 S6000 VG-160 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S6000 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus VG-160 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S6000 versus Olympus VG-160 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S6000 against the VG-160.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and VG-160 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6000 and VG-160.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of images however you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged S6000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography info
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography info
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6000
Street photography with Olympus VG-160
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
lighter than average (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (165 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus VG-160 as a Travel photography camera
64
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
65
lighter than average (125g)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (165 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography info
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography info
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (165 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging features
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging features
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
30
decently wide (26mm)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Olympus VG-160
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Olympus VG-160
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Olympus VG-160
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 156 gr (0.34 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - 165 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-70B
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $90