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Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Nikon S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon S6500 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was launched very close to the TG-830 iHS which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S6500 scores against the TG-830 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 S6500 TG-830 iHS 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Nikon S6500

 TG-830 iHS S6500 

Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 S6500 TG-830 iHS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6500 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has specifications of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6500 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S6500 against the TG-830 iHS.

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6500 and TG-830 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S6500 and TG-830 iHS.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6500 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6500 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6500 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Sports photography camera
50
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6500 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography info
69
lighter than average in class (250g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6500 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6500 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging advice
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6500 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S6500Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S6500 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-08 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology AMOLED display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 300 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $170 $0