Nikon S6100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Following is a complete assessment of the Nikon S6100 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was launched 13 months after the SP-600 UZ which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the S6100 matches up against the SP-600 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6100 & Olympus SP-600 UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S6100 Gallery & Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6100 comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-600 UZ has measurements of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S6100 compared to the SP-600 UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and SP-600 UZ is 93 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6100 and SP-600 UZ.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S6100 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher S6100 should have a benefit in sensor technology.