Nikon S6400 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Nikon S6400 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
- Revealed August 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
Nikon S6400 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview
The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S6400 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the S6400 (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe S6400 was revealed 10 months earlier than the TG-2 iHS so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon S6400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera.
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S6400 scores vs the TG-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S6400 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6400 & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The full galleries are available at Nikon S6400 Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
S6400 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Nikon S6400
TG-2 iHS | S6400 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | August 2012 | Newer by 10 months | |
Screen resolution | 610k | 460k | Clearer screen (+150k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
S6400 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon S6400 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6400 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has proportions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S6400 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S6400 compared to the TG-2 iHS.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6400 and TG-2 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S6400 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6400 and TG-2 iHS.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S6400 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged S6400 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S6400 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6400 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6400 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
Class | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-08-22 | 2013-06-28 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
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 files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
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 | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 610 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 gr (0.33 pounds) | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 | 160 pictures | 350 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $500 | $380 |