Nikon S31 vs Olympus 6010

Following is a complete overview of the Nikon S31 vs Olympus 6010, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S31 (10MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is fairly similar but the S31 (1/2.9") and 6010 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The S31 was brought out 3 years after the 6010 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the S31 grades versus the 6010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S31 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S31 Gallery and Olympus 6010 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S31 has outer measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus 6010 has measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S31 vs the 6010.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S31 and 6010 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S31 and 6010.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S31 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus 6010 will offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S31 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.