Nikon S6000 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon S6000 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, one being 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 SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was unveiled 24 months before the SZ-31MR iHS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S6000 grades versus the SZ-31MR iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S6000 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6000 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Nikon S6000 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S6000 against the SZ-31MR iHS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and SZ-31MR iHS is 94 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6000 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older S6000 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.