Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Launched June 2013
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Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S4300 was launched 17 months before the TG-2 iHS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the S4300 scores against the TG-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
| S4300 | TG-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Nikon S4300
| TG-2 iHS | S4300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2013 |  | February 2012 | More recent by 17 months |
| Screen resolution | 610k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+150k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
| S4300 | TG-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S4300 provides external dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S4300 versus the TG-2 iHS.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and TG-2 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4300 and TG-2 iHS.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S4300 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older S4300 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2012-02-01 | 2013-06-28 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| 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) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 610 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | OLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 139 gr (0.31 lbs) | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 pictures | 350 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | Li-90B |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $119 | $380 |