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Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Nikon S32
(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
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(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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Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

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.

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The 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 typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S32 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 S32 TG-850 iHS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2014Same 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.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S32 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography advice
33
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW support
35
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S32
Street photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW support
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S32 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography highlights
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/3")
low battery power (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proof
good battery (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S32 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography advice
58
weather sealing
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
72
good battery (330 per charge)
environment proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (21mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S32 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography highlights
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW support
low battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
50
relatively wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
good battery (330 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S32 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging highlights
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
33
relatively wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S32Olympus 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
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