• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.2 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 196.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 21.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S6000 advantages over Olympus TG-850

  • More telephoto lens reach
    196 mm vs 105 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Lighter weight
    156g vs 218g
    Lighter weight

Olympus TG-850 advantages over Nikon S6000

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 210 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    21 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Compared to Sony DSC-W370

Nikon S6000
Sony DSC-W370
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out

Compare Nikon S6000 vs Sony DSC-W370

Olympus TG-850
Sony DSC-W370
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $229
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Olympus TG-850 vs Sony DSC-W370

Compared to Fujifilm XP30

Nikon S6000
Fujifilm XP30
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $157
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Nikon S6000 vs Fujifilm XP30

Olympus TG-850
Fujifilm XP30
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $157
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Lighter weight

Compare Olympus TG-850 vs Fujifilm XP30

Compared to Nikon S6100

Nikon S6000
Nikon S6100
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $174
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out

Compare Nikon S6000 vs Nikon S6100

Olympus TG-850
Nikon S6100
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $174
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus TG-850 vs Nikon S6100

Compared to Olympus TG-860

Nikon S6000
Olympus TG-860
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Lighter weight
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-860

Olympus TG-850
Olympus TG-860
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Olympus TG-850 vs Olympus TG-860

Compared to Olympus TG-870

Nikon S6000
Olympus TG-870
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Lighter weight
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-870

Olympus TG-850
Olympus TG-870
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Olympus TG-850 vs Olympus TG-870

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