Nikon S6300 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S6300 and Olympus SP-620 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the SP-620 UZ (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was unveiled very close to the SP-620 UZ so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the S6300 scores versus the SP-620 UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6300 and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S6300 Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S6300 enjoys outside dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has specifications of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S6300 and Olympus SP-620 UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S6300 versus the SP-620 UZ.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and SP-620 UZ is 94 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6300 and SP-620 UZ.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.