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Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Replacement is Nikon L110
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-5
Photography Glossary

Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Nikon L100 and Olympus TG-4, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L100 was revealed 7 years before the TG-4 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the L100 matches up versus the TG-4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Olympus TG-4

 L100 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Nikon L100

 TG-4 L100 
RevealedApril 2015February 2009More recent by 75 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Olympus TG-4

 L100 TG-4 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L100 has got external dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Olympus TG-4 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L100 and Olympus TG-4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the L100 compared to the TG-4.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L100 and TG-4 is 79 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L100 and TG-4.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-4 to provide greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older L100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography advice
26
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography features
33
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (380 shots)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography information
55
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
74
good battery (380 CIPA)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography features
39
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
62
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good battery (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L100
Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
25
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
34
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors (247g)
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Nikon L100 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Olympus TG-4
 Nikon Coolpix L100Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L100 Olympus Tough TG-4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2009-02-03 2015-04-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360 gr (0.79 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $399 $379