Nikon S6500 vs Olympus 6010

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon S6500 and Olympus 6010, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the S6500 (16MP) and 6010 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was released 3 years later than the 6010 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S6500 grades versus the 6010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6500 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6010. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S6500 Gallery and Olympus 6010 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S6500 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6010 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S6500 and Olympus 6010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S6500 compared to the 6010.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S6500 and 6010 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6500 and 6010.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S6500 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger S6500 should have a benefit in sensor technology.