Nikon S6500 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Here, we are matching up the Nikon S6500 vs Olympus Tough-3000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the S6500 (16MP) and Tough-3000 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was launched 3 years after the Tough-3000 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the S6500 scores vs the Tough-3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6500 and Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S6500 Gallery and Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S6500 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Olympus Tough-3000 has sizing of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6500 vs Olympus Tough-3000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S6500 and the Tough-3000.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S6500 and Tough-3000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6500 and Tough-3000.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S6500 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent S6500 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.