Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-6
95 Imaging
39 Features
39 Overall
39
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
45
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Launched May 2019
- Superseded the Olympus TG-5
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the Nikon S4300 versus Olympus TG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and TG-6 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe S4300 was manufactured 8 years before the TG-6 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S4300 grades against the TG-6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-6 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S4300 & Olympus Tough TG-6. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S4300 Gallery & Olympus TG-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Olympus TG-6
S4300 | TG-6 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Nikon S4300
TG-6 | S4300 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | May 2019 | February 2012 | More recent by 88 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Olympus TG-6
S4300 | TG-6 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4300 enjoys external dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus TG-6 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S4300 versus Olympus TG-6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S4300 vs the TG-6.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4300 and TG-6 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S4300 and TG-6.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S4300 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older S4300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Nikon S4300 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Olympus Tough TG-6 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2012-02-01 | 2019-05-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic VIII |
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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 20.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 139g (0.31 lb) | 253g (0.56 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 340 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $119 | $449 |