Nikon S4100 vs Olympus TG-860
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Nikon S4100 vs Olympus TG-860 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
- Revealed February 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Released February 2015
- Renewed by Olympus TG-870
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Below is a in depth comparison of the Nikon S4100 and Olympus TG-860, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S4100 (14MP) and the TG-860 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S4100 grades against the TG-860 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Nikon S4100 vs Olympus TG-860 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S4100 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S4100 Gallery and Olympus TG-860 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Olympus TG-860
| S4100 | TG-860 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Nikon S4100
| TG-860 | S4100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2015 |  | February 2011 | More recent by 48 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S4100 and Olympus TG-860
| S4100 | TG-860 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon S4100 vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S4100 has outside measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-860 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S4100 compared to the TG-860.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S4100 and TG-860 is 99 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S4100 vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S4100 and TG-860.
As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-860 to give greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older S4100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Nikon S4100 vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S4100 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S4100 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2011-02-09 | 2015-02-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | TruePic VII |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.5-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.50 m | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | - | 224 grams (0.49 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
| 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 | 190 photos | 300 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | Li-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $140 | $279 |
