Nikon S9300 vs Olympus SZ-10

Below is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S9300 vs Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was launched 18 months later than the SZ-10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S9300 grades vs the SZ-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9300 and Olympus SZ-10. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S9300 Gallery and Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S9300 has got outer measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-10 has specifications of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S9300 against the SZ-10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S9300 and SZ-10 is 91 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S9300 and SZ-10.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S9300 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S9300 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.