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Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-3 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-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-4
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-3, both Waterproof cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the S32 (1/3") and TG-3 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The S32 was introduced at a similar time to the TG-3 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S32 matches up versus the TG-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Olympus TG-3

 S32 TG-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Nikon S32

 TG-3 S32 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S32 and Olympus TG-3

 S32 TG-3 
ReleasedFebruary 2014March 2014Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S32 has got physical measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S32 compared to the TG-3.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S32 and TG-3 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S32 and TG-3.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S32 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus TG-3 will provide more detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S32 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography features
33
MP count good (13MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/3")
has no RAW support
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S32 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Street photography highlights
60
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/3")
has no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Sports photography camera
36
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/3")
terrible battery power (220 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery (330 shots)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Travel photography camera
58
environment proof
MP count good (13MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
74
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S32 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography details
34
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
56
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery (330 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S32
Vlogging with Olympus TG-3
30
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
34
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Olympus TG-3
 Nikon Coolpix S32Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S32 Olympus Tough TG-3
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2014-02-07 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest resolution 4160 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 pounds) 247g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 330 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $350