Nikon S6500 vs Olympus VG-160

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon S6500 and Olympus VG-160, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the VG-160 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was introduced 13 months after the VG-160 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S6500 grades versus the VG-160 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6500 and Olympus VG-160. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6500 Gallery and Olympus VG-160 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6500 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Olympus VG-160 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S6500 vs the VG-160.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S6500 and VG-160 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6500 and VG-160.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S6500 to give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher S6500 should have a benefit in sensor technology.