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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-4 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-4
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Olympus TG-4

 S6200 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Nikon S6200

 TG-4 S6200 
IntroducedApril 2015August 2011Newer by 44 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Olympus TG-4

 S6200 TG-4 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography details
40
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6200
Street photography with Olympus TG-4
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (380 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6200
Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
70
features focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
74
good battery (380 per charge)
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (247 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
43
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
62
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery (380 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging factors
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
really wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (247g)
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Olympus TG-4
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Olympus Tough TG-4
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