Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S6000 and Olympus SP-800 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was released within a month of the SP-800 UZ so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S6000 scores versus the SP-800 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S6000 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6000 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus SP-800 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S6000 vs the SP-800 UZ.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and SP-800 UZ is 94 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6000 and SP-800 UZ.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of images though you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration.