• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 156.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus Tough-6020 advantages over Nikon S5200

  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 240 vs 160 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Nikon S5200 advantages over Olympus Tough-6020

  • Less expensive
    $180 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 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
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • 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
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • 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 Olympus TG-610

Olympus Tough-6020
Olympus TG-610
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen

Compare Olympus Tough-6020 vs Olympus TG-610

Nikon S5200
Olympus TG-610
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • HDMI out

Compare Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-610

Compared to Nikon S1200pj

Olympus Tough-6020
Nikon S1200pj
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out
  • $430
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Olympus Tough-6020 vs Nikon S1200pj

Nikon S5200
Nikon S1200pj
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $430
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Nikon S5200 vs Nikon S1200pj

Compared to Nikon AW100

Olympus Tough-6020
Nikon AW100
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • More dots on screen

Compare Olympus Tough-6020 vs Nikon AW100

Nikon S5200
Nikon AW100
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life

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Compared to Fujifilm JX580

Olympus Tough-6020
Fujifilm JX580
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Lighter weight

Compare Olympus Tough-6020 vs Fujifilm JX580

Nikon S5200
Fujifilm JX580
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $197
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Nikon S5200 vs Fujifilm JX580

Compared to Nikon S3500

Olympus Tough-6020
Nikon S3500
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • HDMI out
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus Tough-6020 vs Nikon S3500

Nikon S5200
Nikon S3500
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More dots on screen
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

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