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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS 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
  • Introduced August 2011
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Released May 2012
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was announced 8 months before the TG-1 iHS which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S6200 scores against the TG-1 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 S6200 TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Nikon S6200

 TG-1 iHS S6200 
ReleasedMay 2012August 2011More recent by 8 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kClearer display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 S6200 TG-1 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6200 enjoys physical dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S6200 compared to the TG-1 iHS.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and TG-1 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6200 and TG-1 iHS.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S6200 to provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older S6200 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
40
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6200
Sports photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography advice
70
has focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
environment proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography information
43
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
46
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
36
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-08-24 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
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
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 230 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 250 shots 350 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI90B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
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