Nikon S6500 vs Olympus XZ-1

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon S6500 vs Olympus XZ-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the S6500 (16MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the S6500 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") use different sensor sizes.

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The S6500 was unveiled 24 months after the XZ-1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S6500 grades versus the XZ-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6500 and Olympus XZ-1. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S6500 Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S6500 comes with 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 XZ-1 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S6500 vs Olympus XZ-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S6500 and the XZ-1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S6500 and XZ-1 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S6500 and XZ-1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S6500 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon S6500 will render more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher S6500 provides an edge in sensor tech.