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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
39 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
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35 Features
37 Overall
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2012
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Nikon S4300 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was introduced within a month of the TG-820 iHS and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the S4300 matches up versus the TG-820 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

					

					

						
 S4300 TG-820 iHS 
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Nikon S4300

					

					

						
 TG-820 iHS S4300 
Screen resolution1030k460kClearer screen (+570k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

					

					

						
 S4300 TG-820 iHS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2012Same age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4300 has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check the Nikon S4300 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S4300 compared to the TG-820 iHS.
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and TG-820 iHS is 95 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4300 and TG-820 iHS.
As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S4300 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.

						Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon S4300 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
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 good  resolution (16MP)
 comes with face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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 includes face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Nikon S4300 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography advice
67
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports focus by touch
 lighter than others in class (139g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Nikon S4300 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography information
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (180 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
34
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery (220 shots)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon S4300 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than others in class (139g)
 supports focus by touch
 good  resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (26mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 bad battery life (180 shots)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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 environment proofing
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery (220 CIPA)
 MP count low (12MP)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon S4300 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography advice
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 quite wide (26mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 bad battery life (180 shots)
 does not have Timelapse mode
38
 pretty wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 not so great battery (220 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon S4300 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging advice
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 quite wide (26mm)
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection focus
 lighter than others in class (139 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external microphone port
33
 pretty wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-02-01 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VI
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,030 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 139 gr (0.31 lb) 206 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 180 photographs 220 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $119 $500