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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(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
Olympus TG-4
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Olympus TG-4

 S3300 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Nikon S3300

 TG-4 S3300 
IntroducedApril 2015February 2012More recent by 38 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Olympus TG-4

 S3300 TG-4 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3300
Street photography with Olympus TG-4
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (128g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 shots)
no phase detect AF
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery pack (380 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3300
Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
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lighter than competitors (128 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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good battery pack (380 CIPA)
weather proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery pack (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (247g)
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Nikon S3300 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Olympus TG-4
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Olympus Tough TG-4
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