Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Announced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Announced June 2013
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Following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S100 and Olympus TG-2 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S100 grades against the TG-2 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
| S100 | TG-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 820k |  | 610k | Clearer screen (+210k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Nikon S100
| TG-2 iHS | S100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2013 |  | August 2011 | More modern by 22 months |
Common features in the Nikon S100 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
| S100 | TG-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S100 has external dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S100 vs the TG-2 iHS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and TG-2 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and TG-2 iHS.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S100 to produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged S100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S100 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S100 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2011-08-24 | 2013-06-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 820 thousand dot | 610 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | Organic LED monitor | OLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 | 175 gr (0.39 lbs) | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| 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 | 150 photographs | 350 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | Li-90B |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $240 | $380 |
