Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 550WP

Here is a extended comparison of the Nikon S6000 and Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S6000 (14MP) and 550WP (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was released 14 months later than the 550WP which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S6000 scores against the 550WP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Olympus Stylus 550WP. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S6000 Gallery and Olympus 550WP Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S6000 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Olympus 550WP has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S6000 and Olympus 550WP in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S6000 versus the 550WP.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and 550WP is 94 and 94 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S6000 and 550WP.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S6000 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent S6000 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.