Nikon S9300 vs Olympus 6020
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Nikon S9300 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Earlier Model is Nikon S9100
- Renewed by Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Released February 2010
- Additionally Known as mju Tough 6020

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus 6020 Overview
Below is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon S9300 and Olympus 6020, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the S9300 (16MP) and 6020 (13MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S9300 was announced 2 years later than the 6020 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S9300 grades vs the 6020 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus 6020 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9300 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S9300 Gallery and Olympus 6020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Olympus 6020
S9300 | 6020 | |||
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Released | July 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 30 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Nikon S9300
6020 | S9300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Olympus 6020
S9300 | 6020 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S9300 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S9300 features exterior measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus 6020 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Nikon S9300 and Olympus 6020 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S9300 versus the 6020.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S9300 and 6020 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S9300 and 6020.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S9300 to provide greater detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern S9300 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

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Nikon S9300 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 |
Also referred to as | - | mju Tough 6020 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-07-16 | 2010-02-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 4cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 1/4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.9 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 grams (0.47 pounds) | 122 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 200 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $249 | $279 |