Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-610
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![Nikon Coolpix S32 front Nikon Coolpix S32 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S32/Nikon-S32-front.jpg)
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
- Launched February 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2011
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview
Here is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-610, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the S32 (1/3") and TG-610 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.
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The S32 was manufactured 3 years later than the TG-610 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S32 grades against the TG-610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S32 and Olympus TG-610. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S32 Gallery and Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Olympus TG-610
S32 | TG-610 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Nikon S32
TG-610 | S32 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S32 and Olympus TG-610
S32 | TG-610 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S32 enjoys outside measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-610 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S32 versus the TG-610.
![Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S32-vs-Olympus-TG-610-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S32 and TG-610 is 90 and 93 respectively.
![Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S32-vs-Olympus-TG-610-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S32 and TG-610.
Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S32 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus TG-610 will provide more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer S32 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
![Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S32-vs-Olympus-TG-610-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S32-vs-Olympus-TG-610-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S32 | Olympus TG-610 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S32 | Olympus TG-610 |
Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Launched | 2014-02-07 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 17.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 30-90mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 7.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lb) | 190 grams (0.42 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 shots | 210 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $180 | $223 |