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Nikon S800c vs Olympus 6010

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon S800c vs Olympus 6010 Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched February 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
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6010
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Nikon S800c vs Olympus 6010 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon S800c and Olympus 6010, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and 6010 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S800c was brought out 3 years later than the 6010 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S800c matches up against the 6010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Olympus 6010

 S800c 6010 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013July 2009More recent by 44 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution819k230kClearer display (+589k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Nikon S800c

 6010 S800c 

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Olympus 6010

 S800c 6010 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S800c has exterior dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Olympus 6010 has sizing of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S800c and the 6010.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus 6010 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and 6010 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S800c and 6010.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S800c to show greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent S800c will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c Portrait photography information
Olympus 6010 Portrait photography information
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c Street photography info
Olympus 6010 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography highlights
Olympus 6010 Sports photography highlights
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (140 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S800c
Travel photography with Olympus 6010
65
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (140 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
environment proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery power (140 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
35
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6010 as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon S800c vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Olympus 6010
 Nikon Coolpix S800cOlympus Stylus Tough 6010
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S800c Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
Also called - mju Tough 6010
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-02-04 2009-07-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 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 - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 819k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1/4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 184 gr (0.41 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 life 140 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-50C
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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