Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-4
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Introduced April 2015
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
- Replacement is Olympus TG-5

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Nikon S3300 versus Olympus TG-4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S3300 was revealed 4 years before the TG-4 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S3300 grades versus the TG-4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-4 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3300 and Olympus Tough TG-4. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S3300 Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Olympus TG-4
S3300 | TG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Nikon S3300
TG-4 | S3300 | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 38 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Olympus TG-4
S3300 | TG-4 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S3300 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus TG-4 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S3300 versus Olympus TG-4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the S3300 versus the TG-4.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and TG-4 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and TG-4.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of images although you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The older S3300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Olympus Tough TG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | Olympus Tough TG-4 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-02-01 | 2015-04-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 128 grams (0.28 lbs) | 247 grams (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (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 | 180 pictures | 380 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $99 | $379 |