Nikon S630 vs Olympus 6020
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Launched February 2010
- Also Known as mju Tough 6020

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 6020 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Nikon S630 vs Olympus 6020, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S630 was manufactured 12 months before the 6020 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S630 grades vs the 6020 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 6020 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S630 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S630 Gallery and Olympus 6020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Olympus 6020
S630 | 6020 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Nikon S630
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Launched | February 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Nikon S630 and Olympus 6020
S630 | 6020 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Nikon S630 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S630 features outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6020 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S630 vs Olympus 6020 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S630 compared to the 6020.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and 6020 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S630 and 6020.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus 6020 to give greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older S630 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

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Nikon S630 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S630 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S630 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 |
Also referred to as | - | mju Tough 6020 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-02-03 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 13MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 1/4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lb) | 122 grams (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | EN-L12 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $240 | $279 |