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Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-320 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
  • Announced February 2014
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S32 versus Olympus TG-320, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the S32 (1/3") and TG-320 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The S32 was manufactured 2 years later than the TG-320 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S32 matches up versus the TG-320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Olympus TG-320

 S32 TG-320 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2012Fresher by 26 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Nikon S32

 TG-320 S32 

Common features in the Nikon S32 and Olympus TG-320

 S32 TG-320 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S32 enjoys outer measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-320 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S32 versus Olympus TG-320 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S32 vs the TG-320.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S32 and TG-320 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S32 and TG-320.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S32 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus TG-320 will give you more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent S32 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S32 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography features
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megapixel count decent (13MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/3")
no RAW support
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S32 Street photography features
Olympus TG-320 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/3")
no RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S32 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography information
36
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/3")
terrible battery (220 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (150 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S32
Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
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weather sealing
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (220 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
environment sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery (150 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S32 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography advice
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image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery (150 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S32 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging advice
30
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (155g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Olympus TG-320
 Nikon Coolpix S32Olympus TG-320
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S32 Olympus TG-320
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2014-02-07 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 4160 x 3120 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 pictures 150 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $0