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Nikon S9700 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
32
Overall
33

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Nikon S9700
(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
Olympus 6020
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Olympus 6020

 S9700 6020 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2010Newer by 49 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Nikon S9700

 6020 S9700 

Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Olympus 6020

 S9700 6020 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

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

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9700 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S9700
Portrait photography with Olympus 6020
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9700 Street photography factors
Olympus 6020 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (122g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9700 Sports photography factors
Olympus 6020 Sports photography factors
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9700 Travel photography advice
Olympus 6020 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
70
lighter than competition in class (122g)
weather sealing
resolution is good (13MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9700
Landscape photography with Olympus 6020
45
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
40
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9700 Vlogging details
Olympus 6020 Vlogging details
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (122g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon S9700 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9700 and Olympus 6020
 Nikon Coolpix S9700Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
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