Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
- Released January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Released January 2013
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Below is a extensive comparison of the Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S3600 was introduced 13 months later than the TG-830 iHS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the S3600 matches up against the TG-830 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
| S3600 | TG-830 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2014 |  | January 2013 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Nikon S3600
| TG-830 iHS | S3600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
| S3600 | TG-830 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3600 features outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has proportions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S3600 and the TG-830 iHS.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and TG-830 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3600 and TG-830 iHS.
To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S3600 to show greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer S3600 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Olympus TG-830 iHS |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2014-01-07 | 2013-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 99 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.9-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 230 photos | 300 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $200 | $0 |