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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was manufactured 4 months prior to the TG-320 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the S6200 matches up against the TG-320 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Olympus TG-320

 S6200 TG-320 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Nikon S6200

 TG-320 S6200 

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Olympus TG-320

 S6200 TG-320 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6200 features exterior measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus TG-320 has dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S6200 against the TG-320.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and TG-320 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S6200 and TG-320.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S6200 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography advice
40
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography features
Olympus TG-320 Street photography features
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (155 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography factors
70
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than competition (155g)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (150 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
39
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (150 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging features
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition (155 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Olympus TG-320
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Olympus TG-320
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Olympus TG-320
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-08-24 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 250 shots 150 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $229 $0