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Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-4 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-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Successor is Olympus TG-5
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon S32 and Olympus TG-4, both Waterproof cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the S32 (1/3") and TG-4 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The S32 was released 14 months prior to the TG-4 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S32 grades vs the TG-4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Olympus TG-4

 S32 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Nikon S32

 TG-4 S32 
LaunchedApril 2015February 2014More modern by 14 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S32 and Olympus TG-4

 S32 TG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S32 enjoys external dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S32 and the TG-4.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S32 and TG-4 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S32 and TG-4.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S32 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Olympus TG-4 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged S32 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S32 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography factors
33
resolution is good (13MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW files
47
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S32
Street photography with Olympus TG-4
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW files
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S32 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography highlights
36
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13MP)
weather proofing
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/3")
terrible battery life (220 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S32 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography features
58
weather proofing
resolution is good (13MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
74
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (247g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S32
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
34
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery life (220 shots)
no Timelapse recording
62
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S32 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging features
30
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no microphone port
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
more heavy than average (247g)
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Olympus TG-4
 Nikon Coolpix S32Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S32 Olympus Tough TG-4
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2014-02-07 2015-04-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4160 x 3120 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 7.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 247 gr (0.54 lbs)
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 photographs 380 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Launch price $180 $379