Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S6 and Olympus Stylus 730

Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S6 and Olympus Stylus 730 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus Stylus 730 ×
Nikon Coolpix S6 ×
General
ModelOlympus Stylus 730Nikon Coolpix S6
BrandOlympusNikon
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model number730S6
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20062006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)95101
Width (mm)2121
Height (mm)6160
Weight (g)130140
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)7.16
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0724.71
Sensor width (mm)6.175.76
Sensor height (mm)4.554.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.012.05
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:9-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
-
Continuous-mode (fps)0.91.2
Video Capture
Can take movies+-
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTime Motion JPEGQuickTime
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus lensZoom Nikkor ED
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0035.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)1.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.290.19 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5030
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD contrast detection, iESP Auto / Spot AFContrast Detect
Auto focus assist light-+
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent1
  • fluorescent2
  • fluorescent3
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 41/500 - 2
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Auto Multi-Pattern TTL, Spot Metering256-segment matrix
Program auto exposure--
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Landscape & Portrait, Night Scene, Night & Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self-PortraitPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night landscape, Close up, Museum
Self timer (s)
  • 12
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • anytime flash and slow sync
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • flash cancel
Flash range descriptionWide: 12.5ft. (3.8m), Tele: 8.5ft. (2.6m)Wide: 1 ft.–8 ft. 6 in./ 0.3-2.6m; Tele: 1 ft.–4 ft. 7 in./0.3-1.4m
Usable memory types
  • x
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2223
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 1.1
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant+-
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • imagelink camera dock
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)3.952.04
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.91.2
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)4999
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.770.48
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.80.65
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.090.09
Startup time (s)2.22.4
Play -> record time (s)1.51.2
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.44
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200200
Battery form factorProprietary LI-42BProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-42B Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL8 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus master software
  • pictureproject
Os compatibility
  • windows 98se/me/2000/xp; macos x 10.2 or higher
  • macos
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Vibration reduction available in movie mode only. Autofocus includes Face Priority AF. In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and D-Lighting.



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