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Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-2 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-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S32 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, both Waterproof cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively close but the S32 (1/3") and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The S32 was introduced 8 months after the TG-2 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the S32 grades vs the TG-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 S32 TG-2 iHS 
RevealedFebruary 2014June 2013Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Nikon S32

 TG-2 iHS S32 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kSharper screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S32 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 S32 TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S32 has got exterior measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S32 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S32 and the TG-2 iHS.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S32 and TG-2 iHS is 90 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S32 and TG-2 iHS.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S32 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Nikon S32 will provide you with more detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher S32 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (13MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S32 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography information
36
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (13MP)
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/3")
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S32 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography features
58
weather sealing
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
good battery pack (350 shots)
weather proofing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S32
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
34
image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
30
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S32Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S32 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2014-02-07 2013-06-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 13 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4160 x 3120 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 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 OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 230 gr (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 Li-90B
Self timer Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $380