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Nikon S7000 vs Olympus TG-860

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
41

Nikon S7000 vs Olympus TG-860 Key Specs

Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2015
Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-870
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Nikon S7000 vs Olympus TG-860 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon S7000 and Olympus TG-860, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S7000 (16MP) and the TG-860 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was announced at a similar time to the TG-860 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the S7000 grades vs the TG-860 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Olympus TG-860

 S7000 TG-860 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Nikon S7000

 TG-860 S7000 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Olympus TG-860

 S7000 TG-860 
RevealedFebruary 2015February 2015Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon S7000 vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S7000 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Olympus TG-860 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S7000 and the TG-860.

Nikon S7000 vs Olympus TG-860 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S7000 and TG-860 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S7000 vs Olympus TG-860 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S7000 and TG-860.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you will need to take the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon S7000 vs Olympus TG-860 sensor size comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S7000 vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S7000 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography features
36
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S7000 Street photography features
Olympus TG-860 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average (165g)
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S7000 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-860 Sports photography factors
45
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-860 as a Travel photography camera
65
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
more heavy than average (165 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
environment sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (21mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S7000
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-860
43
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
48
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S7000
Vlogging with Olympus TG-860
32
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average (165g)
33
reasonably wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Nikon S7000 vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S7000 and Olympus TG-860
 Nikon Coolpix S7000Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S7000 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2015-02-10 2015-02-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.2fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings - Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 224g (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" 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 180 pictures 300 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $280 $279