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Nikon S630 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs

Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released February 2009
Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6000
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus 6000 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon S630 and Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S630 was introduced 4 months earlier than the 6000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S630 scores vs the 6000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Olympus 6000

 S630 6000 

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Nikon S630

 6000 S630 

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Olympus 6000

 S630 6000 
RevealedFebruary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S630 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6000 has measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the S630 compared to the 6000.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S630 and 6000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S630 and 6000.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S630 to offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography info
Olympus 6000 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography features
Olympus 6000 Sports photography features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 Travel photography details
Olympus 6000 Travel photography details
56
has built in flash
great zoom (260mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography advice
Olympus 6000 Landscape photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
35
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6000 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Olympus 6000
 Nikon Coolpix S630Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Also called as - mju Tough 6000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-03 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1/4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 140g (0.31 lbs) 179g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" 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 ID EN-L12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $240 $259