Nikon S100 vs Olympus SZ-10

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon S100 vs Olympus SZ-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S100 was revealed 7 months after the SZ-10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S100 grades against the SZ-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S100 & Olympus SZ-10. The full galleries are available at Nikon S100 Gallery & Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S100 comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-10 has measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S100 versus the SZ-10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and SZ-10 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and SZ-10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S100 to render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.