Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-4

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was revealed 3 years earlier than the TG-4 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S3500 scores versus the TG-4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3500 and Olympus Tough TG-4. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S3500 Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S3500 has external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 129 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).

Compare the Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S3500 vs the TG-4.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and TG-4 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S3500 and TG-4.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S3500 to give you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged S3500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.