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Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-2 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
  • Revealed February 2015
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively similar but the S33 (1/3.1") and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The S33 was announced 20 months after the TG-2 iHS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S33 scores against the TG-2 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 S33 TG-2 iHS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015June 2013More modern by 20 months

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Nikon S33

 TG-2 iHS S33 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kClearer screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 S33 TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S33 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S33 and the TG-2 iHS.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S33 and TG-2 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S33 and TG-2 iHS.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S33 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Nikon S33 will offer you more detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern S33 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S33 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography factors
33
decent MP (13MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/3.1")
has no RAW support
27
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 Street photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography info
58
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/3.1")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (221g)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (4.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/3.1")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
good battery (350 shots)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S33 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography features
58
weather proof
decent MP (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
good battery (350 CIPA)
weather proof
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
36
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (13MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/3.1")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
46
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
good battery (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S33
Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
29
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (221g)
36
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Nikon S33 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S33Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S33 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2015-02-10 2013-06-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 13 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4160 x 3120 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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 1cm
Crop factor 7.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.7 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 221 grams (0.49 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 350 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 Li-90B
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $150 $380