Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 6010
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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 6010 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
- Launched July 2011
- Successor is Nikon S9300
(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
- Launched July 2009
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 6010

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 6010 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 6010, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S9100 was revealed 2 years later than the 6010 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the S9100 matches up against the 6010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 6010 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9100 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S9100 Gallery & Olympus 6010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Olympus 6010
S9100 | 6010 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 25 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Nikon S9100
6010 | S9100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Olympus 6010
S9100 | 6010 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S9100 enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and 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).
Look at the Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 6010 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S9100 vs the 6010.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and 6010 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9100 and 6010.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of files although you will need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer S9100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 6010 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 |
Also called as | - | mju Tough 6010 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2009-07-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus range | 4cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 1/4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lb) | 179 grams (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" 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 life | 270 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | LI-50C |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $329 | $0 |