Nikon S6300 vs Olympus XZ-10

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S6300 versus Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was introduced 12 months prior to the XZ-10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S6300 grades against the XZ-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6300 & Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6300 Gallery & Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6300 comes with physical dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-10 has dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S6300 versus Olympus XZ-10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S6300 versus the XZ-10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and XZ-10 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S6300 and XZ-10.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S6300 to produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older S6300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.