Nikon S6000 vs Olympus 7010

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon S6000 versus Olympus 7010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was brought out 7 months after the 7010 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S6000 scores vs the 7010 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6000 & Olympus Stylus 7010. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S6000 Gallery & Olympus 7010 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6000 has got external measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus 7010 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S6000 vs the 7010.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and 7010 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S6000 and 7010.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S6000 to give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher S6000 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.