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Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Introduced August 2011
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S100 was revealed 3 years prior to the TG-850 iHS which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S100 scores against the TG-850 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 S100 TG-850 iHS 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution820k460kSharper screen (+360k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Nikon S100

 TG-850 iHS S100 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2011More modern by 29 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 S100 TG-850 iHS 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S100 offers outer measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S100 against the TG-850 iHS.

Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and TG-850 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and TG-850 iHS.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged S100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography features
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S100
Travel photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
65
features touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
72
great battery life (330 CIPA)
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (21mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography features
45
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
50
decently wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery life (330 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
33
decently wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S100Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S100 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-08-24 2014-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4616 x 3464
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 820k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Organic LED monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 1/2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" 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 150 shots 330 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $240 $250