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Nikon S630 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Nikon S630
(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
Olympus 6020
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Olympus 6020

 S630 6020 

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Nikon S630

 6020 S630 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Olympus 6020

 S630 6020 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

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

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography info
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography info
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good MP (13MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competitors (122g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S630 Sports photography information
Olympus 6020 Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S630 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Travel photography camera
56
built-in flash
long reach (260mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
environment proof
good MP (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography features
Olympus 6020 Landscape photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
40
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging factors
Olympus 6020 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon S630 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Olympus 6020
 Nikon Coolpix S630Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
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