Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-1 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
- Announced February 2015
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 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
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Announced May 2012
Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is very well matched but the S33 (1/3.1") and TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S33 was manufactured 2 years later than the TG-1 iHS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the S33 scores against the TG-1 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S33 & Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S33 Gallery & Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
S33 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | May 2012 | More recent by 34 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Nikon S33
TG-1 iHS | S33 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 610k | 230k | Clearer display (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S33 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
S33 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S33 enjoys external measurements 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-1 iHS has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
See the Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S33 vs the TG-1 iHS.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S33 and TG-1 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S33 and TG-1 iHS.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S33 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon S33 will give you more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent S33 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S33 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S33 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2015-02-10 | 2012-05-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/3.1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 4.7 x 3.5mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 16.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
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) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 7.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 610 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
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 | 4.7fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 221 gr (0.49 lbs) | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
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 photographs | 350 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | LI90B |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec, smile timer) | Yes (2 and 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $150 | $399 |