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Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus 6010

Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Nikon D2Xs front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus 6010 Key Specs

Nikon D2Xs
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Launched June 2006
  • Previous Model is Nikon D2X
  • Refreshed by Nikon D3X
Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6010
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Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus 6010 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus 6010, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the D2Xs (12MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is pretty close but the D2Xs (APS-C) and 6010 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The D2Xs was unveiled 4 years before the 6010 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D2Xs being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the D2Xs matches up against the 6010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2Xs over the Olympus 6010

 D2Xs 6010 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution235k230kSharper screen (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Nikon D2Xs

 6010 D2Xs 
RevealedJuly 2009June 2006More modern by 38 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon D2Xs and Olympus 6010

 D2Xs 6010 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D2Xs comes with outside dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) and the Olympus 6010 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus 6010 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the D2Xs versus the 6010.

Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus 6010 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D2Xs and 6010 is 51 and 94 respectively.

Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D2Xs and 6010.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The D2Xs provides the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler. The more aged D2Xs will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison

Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2Xs Portrait photography details
Olympus 6010 Portrait photography details
54
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2Xs Street photography information
Olympus 6010 Street photography information
50
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2Xs Sports photography advice
Olympus 6010 Sports photography advice
53
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2Xs as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Travel photography camera
43
weather proofing
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D2Xs
Landscape photography with Olympus 6010
50
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D2Xs
Vlogging with Olympus 6010
9
can't record video
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Nikon D2Xs vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2Xs and Olympus 6010
 Nikon D2XsOlympus Stylus Tough 6010
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon D2Xs Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
Also Known as - mju Tough 6010
Class Pro DSLR Waterproof
Launched 2006-06-01 2009-07-17
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Total lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 235k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 1/4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1200 grams (2.65 pounds) 179 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 59 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 489 not tested
Other
Battery model - LI-50C
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $3,999 $0