Nikon S6300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Here is a in depth analysis of the Nikon S6300 vs Olympus SZ-30MR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was brought out 12 months later than the SZ-30MR so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S6300 matches up vs the SZ-30MR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6300 & Olympus SZ-30MR. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S6300 Gallery & Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S6300 comes with outer 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) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S6300 and the SZ-30MR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and SZ-30MR is 94 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S6300 and SZ-30MR.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent S6300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.