Nikon S6300 vs Olympus E-600

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon S6300 versus Olympus E-600, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and E-600 (12MP) and the S6300 (1/2.3") and E-600 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The S6300 was launched 2 years later than the E-600 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S6300 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S6300 scores versus the E-600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6300 and Olympus E-600. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S6300 Gallery and Olympus E-600 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S6300 comes with physical dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus E-600 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S6300 versus Olympus E-600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S6300 vs the E-600.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and E-600 is 94 and 71 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S6300 and E-600.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S6300 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon S6300 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger S6300 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.