Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus TG-860
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Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus TG-860 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
- Introduced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Released February 2015
- Renewed by Olympus TG-870

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus TG-860 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus TG-860, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S1100pj (14MP) and the TG-860 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S1100pj was revealed 5 years prior to the TG-860 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S1100pj scores versus the TG-860 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus TG-860 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S1100pj and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S1100pj Gallery and Olympus TG-860 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Olympus TG-860
S1100pj | TG-860 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Nikon S1100pj
TG-860 | S1100pj | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | August 2010 | More modern by 54 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Olympus TG-860
S1100pj | TG-860 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1100pj has external dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-860 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus TG-860 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1100pj versus the TG-860.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1100pj and TG-860 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1100pj and TG-860.
Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-860 to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged S1100pj will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S1100pj vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S1100pj | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 |
Class | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-08-17 | 2015-02-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.8 | f/3.5-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | 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 | Yes |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 180 grams (0.40 lbs) | 224 grams (0.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $399 | $279 |