Nikon S220 vs Olympus TG-860

Below, we are looking at the Nikon S220 vs Olympus TG-860, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the S220 (10MP) and TG-860 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S220 was announced 7 years before the TG-860 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the S220 matches up vs the TG-860 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S220 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S220 Gallery and Olympus TG-860 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S220 has got external dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) while the Olympus TG-860 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S220 versus the TG-860.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S220 and TG-860 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S220 and TG-860.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-860 to render greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S220 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.