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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2011
Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 3000
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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Nikon S6100 versus Olympus Tough-3000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and Tough-3000 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was introduced 14 months later than the Tough-3000 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the S6100 matches up versus the Tough-3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 S6100 Tough-3000 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2010More recent by 14 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Nikon S6100

 Tough-3000 S6100 

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Olympus Tough-3000

 S6100 Tough-3000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6100 comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus Tough-3000 has dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Nikon S6100 versus Olympus Tough-3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S6100 vs the Tough-3000.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6100 and Tough-3000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S6100 and Tough-3000.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S6100 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern S6100 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography details
Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography details
39
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 Street photography info
Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography highlights
Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography highlights
37
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 Travel photography info
Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography info
64
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
61
environment proof
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 Landscape photography information
Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography information
45
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
35
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 Vlogging factors
Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging factors
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Olympus Tough-3000
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6100 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Also Known as - mju Tough 3000
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-02-09 2010-01-07
Physical type 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $195 $0