Nikon S3700 vs Olympus TG-860

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon S3700 versus Olympus TG-860, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and TG-860 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3700 was unveiled within a month of the TG-860 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S3700 grades against the TG-860 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3700 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S3700 Gallery & Olympus TG-860 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S3700 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Olympus TG-860 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S3700 compared to the TG-860.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S3700 and TG-860 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S3700 and TG-860.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S3700 to give extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.