Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-320

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S6000 vs Olympus TG-320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was revealed 23 months before the TG-320 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the S6000 matches up against the TG-320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6000 & Olympus TG-320. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S6000 Gallery & Olympus TG-320 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S6000 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus TG-320 has specifications of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S6000 and the TG-320.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and TG-320 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6000 and TG-320.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you might want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older S6000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.