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Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Nikon S32
(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
  • Released February 2014
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is very similar but the S32 (1/3") and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The S32 was manufactured 14 months after the TG-830 iHS making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the S32 grades versus the TG-830 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 S32 TG-830 iHS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2013More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Nikon S32

 TG-830 iHS S32 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S32 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 S32 TG-830 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S32 has got external 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) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has specifications of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S32 vs the TG-830 iHS.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S32 and TG-830 iHS is 90 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S32 and TG-830 iHS.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S32 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will offer you greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent S32 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent megapixels (13MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW files
35
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S32 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S32 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography details
36
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
environment proof
max fps low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/3")
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S32
Travel photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
58
environment proof
decent megapixels (13MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
weather sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
34
image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Vlogging camera
30
image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S32Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S32 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2014-02-07 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4160 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
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)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 photos 300 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $180 $0