Nikon S6300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

The following is a in-depth review of the Nikon S6300 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the S6300 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S6300 was released 10 months prior to the XZ-2 iHS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the S6300 grades versus the XZ-2 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6300 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S6300 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S6300 provides outer dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S6300 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S6300 vs the XZ-2 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and XZ-2 iHS is 94 and 85 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S6300 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S6300 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon S6300 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S6300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.