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Nikon D6 vs Olympus 8010

Portability
50
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78
Nikon D6 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon D6 vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs

Nikon D6
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1270g - 160 x 163 x 92mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon D5
Olympus 8010
(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
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 8010
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Nikon D6 vs Olympus 8010 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon D6 and Olympus 8010, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the D6 (21MP) and 8010 (13MP) and the D6 (Full frame) and 8010 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The D6 was brought out 10 years later than the 8010 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon D6 being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the D6 grades versus the 8010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Olympus 8010

 D6 8010 
LaunchedFebruary 2020February 2010Fresher by 123 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2359k230kClearer screen (+2129k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Nikon D6

 8010 D6 

Common features in the Nikon D6 and Olympus 8010

 D6 8010 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon D6 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D6 has external measurements of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") and a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8010 has measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the D6 against the 8010.

Nikon D6 vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D6 and 8010 is 50 and 92 respectively.

Nikon D6 vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D6 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D6 and 8010.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D6 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon D6 will resolve extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher D6 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon D6 vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Nikon D6 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D6 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D6 Portrait photography advice
Olympus 8010 Portrait photography advice
84
has manual focus
decent MP (21MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon D6 Street photography factors
Olympus 8010 Street photography factors
62
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (102,400)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (245 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D6
Sports photography with Olympus 8010
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
decent MP (21 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
great battery life (3,580 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
low fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D6 Travel photography advice
Olympus 8010 Travel photography advice
68
great battery life (3,580 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent MP (21 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (245g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D6
Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
decent MP (21MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
great battery life (3,580 CIPA)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
40
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D6
Vlogging with Olympus 8010
30
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
27
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than average (245g)
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Nikon D6 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D6 and Olympus 8010
 Nikon D6Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon D6 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also Known as - mju Tough 8010
Type Pro DSLR Waterproof
Announced 2020-02-11 2010-02-02
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 102400 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3280000 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 105 -
Cross focus points 105 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 2,359k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x -
Features
Min shutter speed 900 seconds 1/4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash modes Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, rear-curtain sync, off 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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1270g (2.80 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 160 x 163 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 3580 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - Li-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual XQD/CFexpress slots SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Two One
Launch cost $6,496 $600