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Nikon S6300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Olympus SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon S6300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Nikon S6300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was introduced 11 months prior to the SZ-16 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S6300 scores versus the SZ-16 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 S6300 SZ-16 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Nikon S6300

 SZ-16 iHS S6300 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 S6300 SZ-16 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6300 has got external measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S6300 versus the SZ-16 iHS.

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and SZ-16 iHS is 94 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S6300 and SZ-16 iHS.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged S6300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography features
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography features
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sports photography advice
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
42
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography factors
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography factors
68
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
lighter than competition (226 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Landscape photography advice
38
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
41
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery power (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Nikon S6300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Olympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6300 Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-01 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos 220 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $200 $230