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Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
25
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(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
  • Revealed February 2013
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-5
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Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Olympus TG-4

 S3500 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Nikon S3500

 TG-4 S3500 
IntroducedApril 2015February 2013More modern by 26 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Olympus TG-4

 S3500 TG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

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

Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3500 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography factors
33
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
47
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Street photography highlights
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3500
Sports photography with Olympus TG-4
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery power (380 per charge)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3500 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors (129g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
74
great battery power (380 per charge)
environment proofing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (247 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
62
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery power (380 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
34
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (247 grams)
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Nikon S3500 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Olympus TG-4
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3500 Olympus Tough TG-4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-02-21 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
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 surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
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 26-182mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
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 rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129g (0.28 lb) 247g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 380 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $85 $379