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Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
92
Imaging
45
Features
63
Overall
52
Nikon 1 J3 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Nikon 1 J3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 201g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon 1 J2
  • New Model is Nikon 1 J4
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-5
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus TG-6, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the 1 J3 (14MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is very close but the 1 J3 (1") and TG-6 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The 1 J3 was introduced 6 years before the TG-6 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 J3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 1 J3 matches up against the TG-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J3 over the Olympus TG-6

 1 J3 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Nikon 1 J3

 TG-6 1 J3 
AnnouncedMay 2019November 2013More modern by 66 months
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)

Common features in the Nikon 1 J3 and Olympus TG-6

 1 J3 TG-6 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 J3 enjoys physical measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 1 J3 versus the TG-6.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 J3 and TG-6 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 J3 and TG-6.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 J3 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon 1 J3 will render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1 J3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J3
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
59
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
40
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Street photography information
Olympus TG-6 Street photography information
70
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (201 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (253 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography details
58
silent mode (1/16,000s)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
47
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (201 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
68
good battery (340 per charge)
environment proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (253g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 J3 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography highlights
64
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
57
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery (340 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 J3
Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
30
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (201g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic support
34
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no mic support
heavier than competition (253g)
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Nikon 1 J3 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 J3 and Olympus TG-6
 Nikon 1 J3Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon 1 J3 Olympus Tough TG-6
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2013-11-30 2019-05-22
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 135 25
Cross type focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon 1 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 13 -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/60s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 201g (0.44 pounds) 253g (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 420 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 340 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL20 LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $170 $449