Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-4

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S100 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the TG-4 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the S100 matches up versus the TG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S100 & Olympus Tough TG-4. The full galleries are available at Nikon S100 Gallery & Olympus TG-4 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S100 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-4 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S100 against the TG-4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S100 and TG-4 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and TG-4.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older S100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.