Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon S6500 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was launched very close to the TG-830 iHS which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S6500 scores against the TG-830 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6500 & Olympus TG-830 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S6500 Gallery & Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6500 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has specifications of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6500 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S6500 against the TG-830 iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6500 and TG-830 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S6500 and TG-830 iHS.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account.