Nikon S230 vs Olympus TG-860

Below is a thorough overview of the Nikon S230 and Olympus TG-860, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the S230 (10MP) and TG-860 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S230 was introduced 7 years earlier than the TG-860 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S230 grades against the TG-860 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S230 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S230 Gallery & Olympus TG-860 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S230 enjoys physical dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Olympus TG-860 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S230 and Olympus TG-860 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S230 versus the TG-860.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S230 and TG-860 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S230 and TG-860.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-860 to result in more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older S230 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.