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Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-4 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-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-5
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Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Nikon S6500 versus Olympus TG-4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was brought out 3 years prior to the TG-4 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S6500 matches up versus the TG-4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Olympus TG-4

 S6500 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Nikon S6500

 TG-4 S6500 
RevealedApril 2015January 2013More modern by 27 months

Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Olympus TG-4

 S6500 TG-4 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6500 features exterior 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) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S6500 against the TG-4.

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6500 and TG-4 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S6500 and TG-4.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos however you will need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged S6500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6500 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6500 Street photography information
Olympus TG-4 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6500 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography information
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6500 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography information
69
lighter than average in class (250g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (247g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6500
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
62
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6500 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging highlights
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average (247 grams)
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Nikon S6500 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6500 and Olympus TG-4
 Nikon Coolpix S6500Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S6500 Olympus Tough TG-4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-08 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech 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 rate 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 gr (0.55 pounds) 247 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 380 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $170 $379