Nikon S5300 vs Olympus TG-6

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S5300 vs Olympus TG-6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and TG-6 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was revealed 6 years prior to the TG-6 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S5300 grades against the TG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Olympus Tough TG-6. The full galleries are available at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Olympus TG-6 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S5300 has external 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) while the Olympus TG-6 has sizing of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S5300 compared to the TG-6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and TG-6 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5300 and TG-6.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S5300 to give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S5300 is going to be behind in sensor technology.