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Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

Nikon S33
(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
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 S33 TG-1 iHS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015May 2012More recent by 34 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Nikon S33

 TG-1 iHS S33 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kClearer display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 S33 TG-1 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S33
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
33
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
does not have RAW support
27
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S33
Street photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
58
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (221g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (4.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery pack (350 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S33 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography info
58
weather proofing
good megapixels (13MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (221g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography info
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (13MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/3.1")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
46
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
good battery pack (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S33
Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
29
built in image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors (221g)
36
relatively wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S33Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
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
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