Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-4
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-4 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)
- 16MP - 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
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Introduced April 2015
- Replaced the Olympus TG-3
- Later Model is Olympus TG-5

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Nikon S6200 and Olympus TG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S6200 was brought out 4 years prior to the TG-4 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S6200 matches up vs the TG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-4 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6200 and Olympus Tough TG-4. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S6200 Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Olympus TG-4
S6200 | TG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Nikon S6200
TG-4 | S6200 | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 44 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Olympus TG-4
S6200 | TG-4 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S6200 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S6200 and Olympus TG-4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S6200 vs the TG-4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and TG-4 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and TG-4.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos however you should really factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged S6200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6200 | Olympus Tough TG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6200 | Olympus Tough TG-4 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-08-24 | 2015-04-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
Hot shoe | ||
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) | 247 grams (0.54 lbs) |
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 pictures | 380 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $229 | $379 |