Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-2 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
- Launched February 2013
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- 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
- Launched June 2013
Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Nikon S3500 and Olympus TG-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe S3500 was revealed 4 months before the TG-2 iHS and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S3500 matches up vs the TG-2 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
S3500 | TG-2 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Nikon S3500
TG-2 iHS | S3500 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 610k | 230k | Crisper screen (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
S3500 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Launched | February 2013 | June 2013 | Same age | |
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3500 provides exterior 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-2 iHS has dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S3500 and Olympus TG-2 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S3500 vs the TG-2 iHS.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and TG-2 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3500 and TG-2 iHS.
As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S3500 to result in more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.
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Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-02-21 | 2013-06-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-182mm (7.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.4 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 610 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 129 gr (0.28 lbs) | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 350 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | Li-90B |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $85 | $380 |