Nikon S6300 vs Olympus TG-3

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon S6300 vs Olympus TG-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was unveiled 3 years before the TG-3 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S6300 matches up versus the TG-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6300 & Olympus Tough TG-3. The full galleries are available at Nikon S6300 Gallery & Olympus TG-3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6300 comes with outer measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-3 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S6300 vs the TG-3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S6300 and TG-3 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S6300 and TG-3.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of images although you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged S6300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.