Nikon S6500 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon S6500 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was announced very close to the SZ-16 iHS so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the S6500 grades vs the SZ-16 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6500 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6500 Gallery and Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6500 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6500 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S6500 compared to the SZ-16 iHS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6500 and SZ-16 iHS is 92 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S6500 and SZ-16 iHS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of files but you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration.