Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 550WP

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon S6500 and Olympus 550WP, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the S6500 (16MP) and 550WP (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was launched 4 years later than the 550WP and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S6500 scores vs the 550WP with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6500 and Olympus Stylus 550WP. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S6500 Gallery and Olympus 550WP Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6500 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Olympus 550WP has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S6500 and Olympus 550WP in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S6500 compared to the 550WP.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S6500 and 550WP is 92 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S6500 and 550WP.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S6500 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern S6500 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.