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Nikon S7000 vs Olympus TG-870

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Nikon S7000 vs Olympus TG-870 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
  • Introduced February 2015
Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-860
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Nikon S7000 vs Olympus TG-870 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon S7000 and Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S7000 (16MP) and the TG-870 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was unveiled 11 months prior to the TG-870 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S7000 matches up versus the TG-870 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Olympus TG-870

 S7000 TG-870 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Nikon S7000

 TG-870 S7000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016February 2015Fresher by 11 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Olympus TG-870

 S7000 TG-870 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon S7000 vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S7000 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-870 has proportions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S7000 against the TG-870.

Nikon S7000 vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S7000 and TG-870 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S7000 vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S7000 and TG-870.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older S7000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S7000 vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S7000 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-870 as a Portrait photography camera
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-870 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (165 grams)
65
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-870 as a Sports photography camera
45
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (300 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S7000
Travel photography with Olympus TG-870
65
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
heavier than others in class (165g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
69
better than average battery life (300 shots)
environment proofing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (21mm)
heavier than others (221g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-870 as a Landscape photography camera
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
50
reasonably wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (300 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S7000
Vlogging with Olympus TG-870
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than others in class (165 grams)
32
reasonably wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others (221g)
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Nikon S7000 vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S7000 and Olympus TG-870
 Nikon Coolpix S7000Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S7000 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-02-10 2016-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.2 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes - Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 221 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 300 images
Battery format 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $280 $280