Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
- Released February 2015
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Announced January 2013

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Nikon S33 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is pretty comparable but the S33 (1/3.1") and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

The S33 was announced 2 years later than the TG-830 iHS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the S33 matches up versus the TG-830 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S33 & Olympus TG-830 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S33 Gallery & Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
S33 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Nikon S33
TG-830 iHS | S33 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S33 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
S33 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S33 offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has specifications of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S33 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S33 compared to the TG-830 iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S33 and TG-830 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S33 and TG-830 iHS.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S33 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will provide more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger S33 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S33 | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S33 | Olympus TG-830 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2015-02-10 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/3.1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 4.7 x 3.5mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 16.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 30-90mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 7.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.7fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 221 gr (0.49 lb) | 214 gr (0.47 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 300 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, smile timer) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $150 | $0 |