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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2011
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Released June 2013
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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Nikon S6100 vs Olympus SZ-15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was revealed 3 years earlier than the SZ-15 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the S6100 grades versus the SZ-15 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Olympus SZ-15

 S6100 SZ-15 
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Nikon S6100

 SZ-15 S6100 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2011Fresher by 28 months

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Olympus SZ-15

 S6100 SZ-15 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6100 comes with external 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 SZ-15 has measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S6100 vs Olympus SZ-15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S6100 and the SZ-15.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and SZ-15 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S6100 and SZ-15.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The older S6100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography details
Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 Travel photography features
Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography features
65
has focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
68
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 Landscape photography features
Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography features
45
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (210 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 Vlogging details
Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging details
32
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
34
quite wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Olympus SZ-15
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Olympus SZ-15
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6100 Olympus SZ-15
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-02-09 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $195 $200