Nikon S6300 vs Olympus FE-47

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon S6300 vs Olympus FE-47, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the FE-47 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was revealed 2 years after the FE-47 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S6300 scores against the FE-47 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6300 and Olympus FE-47. The full galleries are available at Nikon S6300 Gallery and Olympus FE-47 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6300 provides outer dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus FE-47 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S6300 versus the FE-47.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and FE-47 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6300 and FE-47.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S6300 to produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher S6300 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.