Nikon S640 vs Olympus 6020

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and 6020 is 96 and 95 respectively.

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.