Nikon S33 vs Olympus 6010

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon S33 versus Olympus 6010, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the 6010 (12MP) is very well matched but the S33 (1/3.1") and 6010 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The S33 was unveiled 5 years after the 6010 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S33 scores vs the 6010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S33 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S33 Gallery and Olympus 6010 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S33 provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus 6010 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S33 against the 6010.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S33 and 6010 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S33 and 6010.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S33 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Nikon S33 will give you more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern S33 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.