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Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
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Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(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
  • Launched August 2011
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
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Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and TG-6 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S100 was announced 8 years earlier than the TG-6 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S100 grades against the TG-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Olympus TG-6

          

          

            
 S100 TG-6 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Nikon S100

          

          

            
 TG-6 S100 
LaunchedMay 2019August 2011Fresher by 94 months
Display resolution1040k820kCrisper display (+220k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon S100 and Olympus TG-6

          

          

            
 S100 TG-6 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S100 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S100 against the TG-6.
Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S100 and TG-6 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and TG-6.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S100 to result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older S100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

            Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Nikon S100 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography advice
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 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 comes with face detect focusing
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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 focusing manually
 offers face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Nikon S100 Street photography information
Olympus TG-6 Street photography information
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with touch focus
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proof
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition in class (253g)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon S100 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography information
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 low fps (6.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery (150 per charge)
 has no phase detect AF
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 max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
 no shutter priority
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Nikon S100
Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
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 comes with touch focus
 MP count good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 bad battery (150 shots)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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 better than average battery life (340 per charge)
 weather proof
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competition in class (253g)
 low MP (12MP)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon S100 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography information
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 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (28mm)
 bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 bad battery (150 per charge)
 no Timelapse recording
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 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is decent (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proof
 better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon S100
Vlogging with Olympus TG-6
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no microphone support
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external mic socket
 heavier than competition in class (253g)
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Nikon S100 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Olympus TG-6
 Nikon Coolpix S100Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S100 Olympus Tough TG-6
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-08-24 2019-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 TruePic VIII
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 25
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 distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 820 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology Organic LED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 253g (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 340 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $240 $449