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Nikon S6300 vs Olympus 9000

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released February 2012
Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Also Known as mju 9000
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Nikon S6300 vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon S6300 and Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and 9000 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was released 2 years later than the 9000 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the S6300 grades against the 9000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Olympus 9000

 S6300 9000 
ReleasedFebruary 2012May 2009Fresher by 34 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Nikon S6300

 9000 S6300 

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Olympus 9000

 S6300 9000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6300 has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus 9000 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S6300 vs the 9000.

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and 9000 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6300 and 9000.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S6300 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger S6300 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6300
Portrait photography with Olympus 9000
34
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 Street photography info
Olympus 9000 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others in class (225g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 Sports photography highlights
Olympus 9000 Sports photography highlights
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography info
Olympus 9000 Travel photography info
68
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (225 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Landscape photography camera
38
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 Vlogging features
Olympus 9000 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (225 grams)
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Nikon S6300 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Olympus 9000
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Olympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6300 Olympus Stylus 9000
Also called - mju 9000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 125 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 225 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 230 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $300