Nikon S640 vs Olympus 6000
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
30
96 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
30
Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
28
94 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
28
Nikon S640 vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs
Nikon S640
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
- Introduced August 2009
Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced July 2009
- Also Known as mju Tough 6000
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Below is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon S640 versus Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S640 was announced 2 months later than the 6000 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S640 scores against the 6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Olympus 6000
| S640 | 6000 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Nikon S640
| 6000 | S640 |
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Common features in the Nikon S640 and Olympus 6000
| S640 | 6000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2009 |  | July 2009 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S640 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S640 offers external dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6000 has measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S640 and the 6000.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S640 and 6000 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S640 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S640 and 6000.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S640 to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S640 Portrait photography details
Olympus 6000 Portrait photography details
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Olympus 6000 Sports photography highlights
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Nikon S640
Travel photography with Olympus 6000
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
weather proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Nikon S640 Landscape photography advice
Olympus 6000 Landscape photography advice
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Nikon S640 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S640 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S640 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 |
| Also Known as | - | mju Tough 6000 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-08-04 | 2009-07-01 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed | - |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/3.5-5.1 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 2cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 1/4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 130 grams (0.29 pounds) | 179 grams (0.39 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (12 seconds) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $225 | $259 |
