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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-3 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
  • Revealed August 2011
Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-4
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Nikon S6200 versus Olympus TG-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was unveiled 3 years before the TG-3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S6200 grades versus the TG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Olympus TG-3

 S6200 TG-3 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Nikon S6200

 TG-3 S6200 
LaunchedMarch 2014August 2011Fresher by 31 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Olympus TG-3

 S6200 TG-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6200 provides external dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-3 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S6200 versus Olympus TG-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S6200 compared to the TG-3.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and TG-3 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S6200 and TG-3.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older S6200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
good battery power (330 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography advice
70
includes touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
74
good battery power (330 shots)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (247g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Landscape photography factors
42
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
56
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery power (330 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging information
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
34
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Olympus TG-3
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Olympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Olympus Tough TG-3
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-08-24 2014-03-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 TruePic VII
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type 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 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 247 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 photographs 330 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $229 $350