Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
- Released February 2014
(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
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Announced January 2014
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Below, we are looking at the Nikon S32 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, both Waterproof cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is fairly comparable but the S32 (1/3") and TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S32 was released very close to the TG-850 iHS and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S32 scores vs the TG-850 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
| S32 | TG-850 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Nikon S32
| TG-850 iHS | S32 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S32 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
| S32 | TG-850 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2014 |  | January 2014 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S32 enjoys outer dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S32 and the TG-850 iHS.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S32 and TG-850 iHS is 90 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S32 and TG-850 iHS.
As you can see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S32 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus TG-850 iHS will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S32 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S32 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS |
| Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Released | 2014-02-07 | 2014-01-29 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | TruePic VII |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 17.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 13 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Highest resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4616 x 3464 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 30-90mm (3.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.7 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1/2 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.10 m | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Yes |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) | 218 grams (0.48 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 220 photographs | 330 photographs |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL19 | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $180 | $250 |