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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-1 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(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
  • Launched May 2012
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Nikon S4300 and Olympus TG-1 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was revealed 3 months earlier than the TG-1 iHS so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S4300 matches up versus the TG-1 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 S4300 TG-1 iHS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Nikon S4300

 TG-1 iHS S4300 
Display resolution610k460kSharper display (+150k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 S4300 TG-1 iHS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012May 2012Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4300 has physical measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S4300 against the TG-1 iHS.

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and TG-1 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S4300 and TG-1 iHS.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S4300 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively.

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography details
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S4300
Street photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch to focus
lighter than others (139g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography advice
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lighter than others (139g)
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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better than average battery power (350 per charge)
weather sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography details
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decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging details
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decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others (139 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4300 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-01 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139 grams (0.31 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (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 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 180 photographs 350 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 LI90B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $119 $399