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Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
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Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-2 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
  • Launched January 2013
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(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
  • Launched June 2013
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Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the S6500 (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was launched 5 months earlier than the TG-2 iHS and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S6500 grades vs the TG-2 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

		

		

			
 S6500 TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus  More precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Nikon S6500

		

		

			
 TG-2 iHS S6500 
Screen resolution610k460kSharper screen (+150k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

		

		

			
 S6500 TG-2 iHS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2013Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S6500 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
See the Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S6500 versus the TG-2 iHS.
Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S6500 and TG-2 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S6500 and TG-2 iHS.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S6500 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.
	
			Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon S6500 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography info
44
 focusing manually
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports face detection focusing
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
27
 has face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon S6500
Street photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
62
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (250g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Nikon S6500 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
50
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 good battery (350 CIPA)
 slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon S6500 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography highlights
69
 lighter than competitors in class (250g)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
 good battery (350 CIPA)
 weather sealing
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 missing Timelapse mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography features
50
 focusing manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse function
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 really wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 good battery (350 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual exposure
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon S6500 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
34
 rather wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (250 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external mic socket
36
 really wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 missing external microphone socket
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Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6500 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S6500Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6500 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-08 2013-06-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech AMOLED display OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 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 All around 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 - 350 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID SLB-10A Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Launch price $170 $380