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Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-1 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
  • Revealed February 2014
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Released May 2012
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S32 and Olympus TG-1 iHS, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is very comparable but the S32 (1/3") and TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The S32 was brought out 22 months later than the TG-1 iHS making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S32 scores versus the TG-1 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 S32 TG-1 iHS 
ReleasedFebruary 2014May 2012Fresher by 22 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Nikon S32

 TG-1 iHS S32 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kClearer display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S32 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 S32 TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S32 features exterior dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-1 iHS has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S32 compared to the TG-1 iHS.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S32 and TG-1 iHS is 90 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S32 and TG-1 iHS.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S32 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Nikon S32 will provide greater detail having its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher S32 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/3")
no RAW format
27
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S32 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/3")
low battery pack (220 shots)
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (350 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Travel photography camera
58
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low battery pack (220 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
good battery (350 per charge)
environment sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S32 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography features
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
46
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
good battery (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S32
Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
36
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S32Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S32 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2014-02-07 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 13MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4160 x 3120 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 pictures 350 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 LI90B
Self timer Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $180 $399