Nikon S6100 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon S6100 versus Olympus SP-620 UZ, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was revealed 11 months prior to the SP-620 UZ and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S6100 scores vs the SP-620 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6100 & Olympus SP-620 UZ. The full galleries are available at Nikon S6100 Gallery & Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6100 comes with outer dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus SP-620 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S6100 vs the SP-620 UZ.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and SP-620 UZ is 93 and 78 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S6100 and SP-620 UZ.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The older S6100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.