Nikon S6100 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Here is a complete assessment of the Nikon S6100 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was announced 23 months earlier than the SZ-16 iHS making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the S6100 scores vs the SZ-16 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6100 & Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6100 Gallery & Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6100 enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Nikon S6100 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S6100 and the SZ-16 iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and SZ-16 iHS is 93 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S6100 and SZ-16 iHS.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older S6100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.