Nikon S6300 vs Olympus TG-310

Below is a extended analysis of the Nikon S6300 and Olympus TG-310, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was brought out 14 months later than the TG-310 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the S6300 scores vs the TG-310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6300 & Olympus TG-310. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S6300 Gallery & Olympus TG-310 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6300 features outside 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 TG-310 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S6300 versus the TG-310.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and TG-310 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S6300 and TG-310.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S6300 to provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent S6300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.