Nikon S640 vs Olympus 6020
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![Nikon Coolpix S640 front Nikon Coolpix S640 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S640/Nikon-S640-front.jpg)
![Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6020/Olympus-6020-front.jpg)
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
- Released August 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
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus 6020 Overview
Below is a extended review of the Nikon S640 versus Olympus 6020, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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The S640 was brought out 6 months before the 6020 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S640 grades vs the 6020 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus 6020 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S640 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S640 Gallery & Olympus 6020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Olympus 6020
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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Nikon S640
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Common features in the Nikon S640 and Olympus 6020
S640 | 6020 | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | ![]() | February 2010 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon S640 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S640 has got outside measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus 6020 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S640 versus Olympus 6020 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S640 vs the 6020.
![Nikon S640 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison Nikon S640 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S640-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6020-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and 6020 is 96 and 95 respectively.
![Nikon S640 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison Nikon S640 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S640-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6020-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S640 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S640 and 6020.
Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus 6020 to offer extra detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.
![Nikon S640 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison Nikon S640 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S640-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6020-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S640 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S640 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S640 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S640-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-6020-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S640 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S640 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S640 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 |
Also called as | - | mju Tough 6020 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-08-04 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 13MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1/4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130 grams (0.29 lbs) | 122 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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-EL12 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $225 | $279 |