Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2013
Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview
Here, we are matching up the Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe S3500 was introduced 2 months after the TG-830 iHS which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S3500 matches up versus the TG-830 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3500 and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S3500 Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Nikon S3500
TG-830 iHS | S3500 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
S3500 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Revealed | February 2013 | January 2013 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3500 enjoys outer dimensions 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-830 iHS has measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S3500 compared to the TG-830 iHS.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3500 and TG-830 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3500 and TG-830 iHS.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S3500 to result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively.
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Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Olympus TG-830 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-02-21 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-182mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.4 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 129g (0.28 pounds) | 214g (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" 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 | - | 300 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $85 | $0 |