Nikon S32 vs Olympus 6010

Following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon S32 and Olympus 6010, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is pretty close but the S32 (1/3") and 6010 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S32 was brought out 4 years after the 6010 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the S32 grades against the 6010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S32 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S32 Gallery and Olympus 6010 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S32 has external measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus 6010 has measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Nikon S32 and Olympus 6010 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S32 against the 6010.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S32 and 6010 is 90 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S32 and 6010.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S32 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon S32 will render extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent S32 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.