Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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
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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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.
Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6500 & Olympus TG-830 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S6500 Gallery & Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
S6500 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Nikon S6500
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Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
S6500 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2013 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical 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.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.
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 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.
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Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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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 |