Nikon S6300 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon S6300 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S6300 was released at a similar time to the SZ-31MR iHS so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S6300 grades versus the SZ-31MR iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6300 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S6300 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S6300 has got external 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) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS 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).

Examine the Nikon S6300 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S6300 against the SZ-31MR iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S6300 and SZ-31MR iHS is 94 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S6300 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files though you should really take the production date of the cameras into account.