Nikon S3500 vs Olympus 6020

The following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S3500 vs Olympus 6020, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and 6020 (13MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was manufactured 3 years after the 6020 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the S3500 grades vs the 6020 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Olympus 6020 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3500 has physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6020 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S3500 against the 6020.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and 6020 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S3500 and 6020.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S3500 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent S3500 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.