Nikon S6300 vs Olympus VR-320

Lets look much closer at the Nikon S6300 and Olympus VR-320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the VR-320 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was announced 7 months after the VR-320 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S6300 scores vs the VR-320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6300 and Olympus VR-320. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S6300 Gallery and Olympus VR-320 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6300 features outside dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus VR-320 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Nikon S6300 and Olympus VR-320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S6300 vs the VR-320.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6300 and VR-320 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6300 and VR-320.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S6300 to give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger S6300 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.