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Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-5
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-6, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the S32 (1/3") and TG-6 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S32 was manufactured 6 years before the TG-6 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S32 scores vs the TG-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Olympus TG-6

 S32 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Nikon S32

 TG-6 S32 
ReleasedMay 2019February 2014Newer by 64 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S32 and Olympus TG-6

 S32 TG-6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S32 has external measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S32 against the TG-6.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S32 and TG-6 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S32 and TG-6.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S32 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon S32 will show greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged S32 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S32
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
33
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW files
40
manual focus
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S32 Street photography details
Olympus TG-6 Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW files
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S32 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography factors
36
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/3")
bad battery power (220 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S32
Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
58
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
better than average battery life (340 shots)
environment proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (253g)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S32 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography features
34
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
57
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S32 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging factors
30
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (253 grams)
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Nikon S32 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Olympus TG-6
 Nikon Coolpix S32Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S32 Olympus Tough TG-6
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2014-02-07 2019-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VIII
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4160 x 3120 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash options - Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 253 grams (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 340 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $180 $449