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Nikon S02 vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Nikon S02 vs Olympus TG-870 Key Specs

Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Announced September 2013
Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-860
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Nikon S02 vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S02 vs Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S02 (13MP) and the TG-870 (16MP) is very comparable but the S02 (1/3") and TG-870 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The S02 was released 3 years prior to the TG-870 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S02 matches up versus the TG-870 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Olympus TG-870

 S02 TG-870 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Nikon S02

 TG-870 S02 
ReleasedJanuary 2016September 2013More modern by 28 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S02 and Olympus TG-870

 S02 TG-870 
Focus manually No manual focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S02 vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S02 features outer dimensions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Olympus TG-870 has dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S02 vs the TG-870.

Nikon S02 vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S02 and TG-870 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S02 vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S02 vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S02 and TG-870.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S02 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus TG-870 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S02 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S02 vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison

Nikon S02 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S02 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S02 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-870 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW support
36
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S02
Street photography with Olympus TG-870
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW support
65
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S02
Sports photography with Olympus TG-870
38
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (300 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S02 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography details
59
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
good battery pack (300 per charge)
weather sealing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (21mm)
heavier than average (221 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S02 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography features
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
50
decently wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
good battery pack (300 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S02 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging highlights
33
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
32
decently wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than average (221g)
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Nikon S02 vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S02 and Olympus TG-870
 Nikon Coolpix S02Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S02 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-09-05 2016-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4160 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 4 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 1.40 m 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes - Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 gr (0.22 pounds) 221 gr (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 77 x 51 x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 photos 300 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Built-in Li-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots - Single
Retail price $177 $280