Nikon S9100 vs Olympus 6020

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon S9100 and Olympus 6020, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the 6020 (13MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was manufactured 18 months later than the 6020 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S9100 scores against the 6020 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6020. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S9100 Gallery and Olympus 6020 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S9100 provides external measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6020 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S9100 against the 6020.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9100 and 6020 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9100 and 6020.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus 6020 to render more detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer S9100 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.