Nikon S9900 vs Olympus 6000

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon S9900 versus Olympus 6000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the S9900 (16MP) and 6000 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was released 5 years later than the 6000 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S9900 scores against the 6000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9900 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S9900 Gallery and Olympus 6000 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9900 comes with external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S9900 versus Olympus 6000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S9900 compared to the 6000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9900 and 6000 is 88 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9900 and 6000.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S9900 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer S9900 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.