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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2010
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon S5100 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was unveiled 4 years prior to the TG-850 iHS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S5100 grades vs the TG-850 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 S5100 TG-850 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Nikon S5100

 TG-850 iHS S5100 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2010More modern by 42 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 S5100 TG-850 iHS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5100 has got external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus TG-850 iHS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Nikon S5100 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S5100 against the TG-850 iHS.

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S5100 and TG-850 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S5100 and TG-850 iHS.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-850 iHS to result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged S5100 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S5100
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5100 Street photography features
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (132g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S5100
Sports photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (330 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5100 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography details
62
lighter than average in class (132g)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
72
great battery power (330 shots)
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (21mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S5100
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
50
rather wide (21mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery power (330 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S5100
Vlogging with Olympus TG-850 iHS
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (132 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
33
rather wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Nikon S5100 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5100 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-08-17 2014-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 TruePic VII
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4616 x 3464
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1/2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132 gr (0.29 pounds) 218 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 - 330 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $250