Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe 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.
Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6200 & Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6200 Gallery & Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
S6200 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Nikon S6200
TG-1 iHS | S6200 | |||
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Released | May 2012 | August 2011 | More recent by 8 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 610k | 230k | Clearer display (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
S6200 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Contrast the Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6200 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
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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 |
Launch cost | $229 | $399 |