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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
26
Overall
30

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched August 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 3000
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Nikon S6200 vs Olympus Tough-3000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and Tough-3000 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S6200 was brought out 20 months after the Tough-3000 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the S6200 scores against the Tough-3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 S6200 Tough-3000 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 20 months
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Nikon S6200

 Tough-3000 S6200 

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Olympus Tough-3000

 S6200 Tough-3000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S6200 comes with outside dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus Tough-3000 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6200 vs Olympus Tough-3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S6200 compared to the Tough-3000.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and Tough-3000 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6200 and Tough-3000.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S6200 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger S6200 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography info
Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography info
39
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography info
Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography advice
Olympus Tough-3000 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography features
Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography features
70
features focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography information
Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography information
42
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
35
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6200
Vlogging with Olympus Tough-3000
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Olympus Tough-3000
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Other name - mju Tough 3000
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-08-24 2010-01-07
Body design 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 159g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 250 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $229 $0