Nikon S9700 vs Olympus 6020
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Nikon S9700 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
- 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Earlier Model is Nikon S9500
- Successor is Nikon S9900
(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
- Revealed February 2010
- Also referred to as mju Tough 6020

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus 6020 Overview
The following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S9700 vs Olympus 6020, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the S9700 (16MP) and 6020 (13MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S9700 was released 4 years after the 6020 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S9700 scores against the 6020 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus 6020 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9700 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S9700 Gallery and Olympus 6020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Olympus 6020
S9700 | 6020 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 49 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Nikon S9700
6020 | S9700 |
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Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Olympus 6020
S9700 | 6020 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Nikon S9700 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9700 has got external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus 6020 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S9700 vs Olympus 6020 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S9700 vs the 6020.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9700 and 6020 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9700 and 6020.
As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S9700 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer S9700 provides an edge in sensor technology.

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Nikon S9700 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9700 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S9700 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 |
Also called | - | mju Tough 6020 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2014-02-07 | 2010-02-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 99 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.7-6.4 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 1/4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 232 gr (0.51 pounds) | 122 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 | 300 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $350 | $279 |