Nikon S5300 vs Olympus 6000

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon S5300 versus Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and 6000 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was launched 4 years after the 6000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S5300 matches up versus the 6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Olympus 6000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S5300 comes with exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Nikon S5300 versus Olympus 6000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S5300 and the 6000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and 6000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S5300 and 6000.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S5300 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer S5300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.