Nikon S6300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Nikon S6300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 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
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2013
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon S6300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S6300 was announced 17 months prior to the TG-2 iHS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S6300 grades against the TG-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6300 & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S6300 Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
| S6300 | TG-2 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Nikon S6300
| TG-2 iHS | S6300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2013 |  | February 2012 | More recent by 17 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 610k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
| S6300 | TG-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S6300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6300 has got outer measurements of 94mm 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-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S6300 and the TG-2 iHS.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and TG-2 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S6300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S6300 and TG-2 iHS.
Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S6300 to offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older S6300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon S6300 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2012-02-01 | 2013-06-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | 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 diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 610k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | OLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 160g (0.35 lb) | 230g (0.51 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 230 images | 350 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | Li-90B |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $200 | $380 |