Nikon S6300 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon S6300 and Olympus SP-800 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was manufactured 2 years after the SP-800 UZ which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S6300 matches up versus the SP-800 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6300 and Olympus SP-800 UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S6300 Gallery and Olympus SP-800 UZ Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6300 provides outside measurements 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 SP-800 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") and a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S6300 and the SP-800 UZ.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and SP-800 UZ is 94 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S6300 and SP-800 UZ.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S6300 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher S6300 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.