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Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 6010

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 6010 Key Specs

Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 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
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6010
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Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 6010 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon S6500 and Olympus 6010, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the S6500 (16MP) and 6010 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was released 3 years later than the 6010 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S6500 grades versus the 6010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Olympus 6010

 S6500 6010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 43 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Nikon S6500

 6010 S6500 

Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Olympus 6010

 S6500 6010 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S6500 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6010 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S6500 compared to the 6010.

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 6010 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S6500 and 6010 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6500 and 6010.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S6500 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger S6500 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6500 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6500 Street photography highlights
Olympus 6010 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6500 Sports photography info
Olympus 6010 Sports photography info
50
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6500 Travel photography advice
Olympus 6010 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
weather sealing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6500
Landscape photography with Olympus 6010
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
35
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6500 Vlogging details
Olympus 6010 Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6500 and Olympus 6010
 Nikon Coolpix S6500Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6500 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
Also called - mju Tough 6010
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-08 2009-07-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology AMOLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1/4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 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 SLB-10A LI-50C
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $170 $0