Nikon S9300 vs Olympus TG-6

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon S9300 and Olympus TG-6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S9300 (16MP) and TG-6 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was unveiled 7 years before the TG-6 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S9300 grades vs the TG-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9300 & Olympus Tough TG-6. The full galleries are available at Nikon S9300 Gallery & Olympus TG-6 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9300 provides outside dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S9300 and Olympus TG-6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S9300 against the TG-6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S9300 and TG-6 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S9300 and TG-6.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S9300 to render more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older S9300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.