Nikon S6300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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Nikon S6300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Nikon S6300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6300 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S6300 Gallery and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Nikon S6300
SZ-16 iHS | S6300 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | February 2012 | Newer by 11 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
S6300 | SZ-16 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Nikon S6300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Nikon S6300 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Olympus SZ-16 iHS | |
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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 |