Nikon S6300 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS
Portability
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94 Imaging
39 Features
35 Overall
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Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Nikon S6300 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
- Revealed February 2012
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Announced February 2012
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Following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S6300 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe S6300 was unveiled very close to the TG-820 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S6300 matches up against the TG-820 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
| S6300 | TG-820 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Nikon S6300
| TG-820 iHS | S6300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1030k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+800k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
| S6300 | TG-820 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2012 |  | February 2012 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S6300 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S6300 has physical measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S6300 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S6300 and the TG-820 iHS.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6300 and TG-820 iHS is 94 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S6300 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S6300 and TG-820 iHS.
Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S6300 to render more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography factors
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Nikon S6300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
environment proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Nikon S6300 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Nikon S6300 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Olympus TG-820 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2012-02-01 | 2012-02-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | TruePic VI |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| 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) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.9-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,030 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) | 206 gr (0.45 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
| 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 | 230 images | 220 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $200 | $500 |
