Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-5
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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-5 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
- Launched August 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Launched May 2017
- Superseded the Olympus TG-4
- Renewed by Olympus TG-6

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Nikon S6200 versus Olympus TG-5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and TG-5 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S6200 was introduced 6 years before the TG-5 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S6200 grades vs the TG-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6200 & Olympus Tough TG-5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S6200 Gallery & Olympus TG-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Olympus TG-5
S6200 | TG-5 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Nikon S6200
TG-5 | S6200 | |||
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Launched | May 2017 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 69 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Olympus TG-5
S6200 | TG-5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6200 comes with physical measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus TG-5 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S6200 versus Olympus TG-5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S6200 compared to the TG-5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and TG-5 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and TG-5.
All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S6200 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The older S6200 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6200 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6200 | Olympus Tough TG-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6200 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2011-08-24 | 2017-05-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | TruePic VIII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 pounds) | 250g (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 shots | 340 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $229 | $449 |