Nikon S6000 vs Olympus VG-160
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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus VG-160 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)
- 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

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").

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.

Nikon S6000 vs Olympus VG-160 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Olympus VG-160. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S6000 Gallery and Olympus VG-160 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Olympus VG-160
S6000 | VG-160 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Nikon S6000
VG-160 | S6000 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 23 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Olympus VG-160
S6000 | VG-160 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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 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.

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Nikon S6000 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Olympus VG-160 | |
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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 |