Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the TG-820 iHS which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S6100 matches up versus the TG-820 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6100 & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S6100 Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6100 features outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S6100 versus the TG-820 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and TG-820 iHS is 93 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6100 and TG-820 iHS.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S6100 to result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S6100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.