Nikon S6500 vs Olympus SZ-12

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S6500 vs Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was revealed 13 months later than the SZ-12 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S6500 matches up versus the SZ-12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6500 & Olympus SZ-12. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S6500 Gallery & Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6500 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-12 has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S6500 and the SZ-12.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6500 and SZ-12 is 92 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S6500 and SZ-12.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S6500 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern S6500 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.