Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-1 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
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 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
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Introduced May 2012

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview
Below is a extended comparison of the Nikon S3600 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S3600 was introduced 21 months later than the TG-1 iHS making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S3600 matches up versus the TG-1 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3600 & Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S3600 Gallery & Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
S3600 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | May 2012 | More recent by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Nikon S3600
TG-1 iHS | S3600 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 610k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
S3600 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon S3600 provides 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) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S3600 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S3600 against the TG-1 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and TG-1 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3600 and TG-1 iHS.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S3600 to offer more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer S3600 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

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Nikon S3600 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2014-01-07 | 2012-05-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 610 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | H.264 |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lbs) | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
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 | 230 photographs | 350 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | LI90B |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 and 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $200 | $399 |