Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS
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Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
- 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Introduced February 2013
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Introduced February 2012
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Below is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S3500 and Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S3500 was manufactured 13 months later than the TG-820 iHS making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the S3500 matches up vs the TG-820 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
| S3500 | TG-820 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2013 |  | February 2012 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Nikon S3500
| TG-820 iHS | S3500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1030k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+800k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
| S3500 | TG-820 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S3500 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S3500 compared to the TG-820 iHS.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3500 and TG-820 iHS is 95 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S3500 and TG-820 iHS.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S3500 to render extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more modern S3500 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Olympus TG-820 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2013-02-21 | 2012-02-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | TruePic VI |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 26-182mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.4 | f/3.9-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,030 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 129 grams (0.28 pounds) | 206 grams (0.45 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 220 images |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | LI-50B |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $85 | $500 |