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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Released February 2011
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(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
  • Released June 2013
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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the TG-2 iHS and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S6100 grades vs the TG-2 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 S6100 TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Nikon S6100

 TG-2 iHS S6100 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2011Fresher by 29 months
Screen resolution610k460kClearer screen (+150k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 S6100 TG-2 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S6100 comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S6100 compared to the TG-2 iHS.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and TG-2 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S6100 and TG-2 iHS.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S6100 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older S6100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography details
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (210 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography advice
65
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
68
good battery pack (350 per charge)
environment proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography features
45
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
46
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
good battery pack (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
36
decently wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
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Nikon S6100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6100 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-02-09 2013-06-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG 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 175g (0.39 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 210 photos 350 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 Li-90B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $195 $380