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Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6020
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Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon S6500 versus Olympus 6020, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the S6500 (16MP) and 6020 (13MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was introduced 2 years later than the 6020 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the S6500 grades against the 6020 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Olympus 6020

 S6500 6020 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 36 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Nikon S6500

 6020 S6500 

Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Olympus 6020

 S6500 6020 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6500 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6020 has measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6500 versus Olympus 6020 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S6500 against the 6020.

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S6500 and 6020 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6500 and 6020.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S6500 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger S6500 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6500 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 6020 Portrait photography factors
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6500 Street photography details
Olympus 6020 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6500 Sports photography details
Olympus 6020 Sports photography details
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6500
Travel photography with Olympus 6020
69
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6500
Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6500 Vlogging info
Olympus 6020 Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (122g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6500 and Olympus 6020
 Nikon Coolpix S6500Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S6500 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Alternative name - mju Tough 6020
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-08 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech AMOLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1/4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 lb) 122g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 SLB-10A Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $170 $279