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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 6010

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 6010 Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(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
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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 6010
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Olympus 6010

 S9100 6010 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2009Fresher by 25 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Nikon S9100

 6010 S9100 

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Olympus 6010

 S9100 6010 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 6010 size comparison

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

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9100 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 6010 Portrait photography highlights
33
manual focus
features face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9100
Street photography with Olympus 6010
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (214g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Sports photography camera
36
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 per charge)
no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9100 Travel photography highlights
Olympus 6010 Travel photography highlights
61
lighter than average in class (214g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery (270 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
weather proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9100
Landscape photography with Olympus 6010
40
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (270 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9100 Vlogging features
Olympus 6010 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (214g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Olympus 6010
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
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