Nikon S80 vs Olympus TG-870
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![Nikon Coolpix S80 front Nikon Coolpix S80 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S80/Nikon-S80-front.jpg)
![Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870/Olympus-TG-870-front.jpg)
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Nikon S80 vs Olympus TG-870 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
- Released September 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2016
- Earlier Model is Olympus TG-860
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Nikon S80 vs Olympus TG-870 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S80 vs Olympus TG-870, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the TG-870 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The S80 was manufactured 6 years prior to the TG-870 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S80 matches up vs the TG-870 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon S80 vs Olympus TG-870 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S80 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S80 Gallery and Olympus TG-870 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Olympus TG-870
S80 | TG-870 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Nikon S80
TG-870 | S80 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | ![]() | September 2010 | More recent by 64 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 819k | Sharper screen (+102k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S80 and Olympus TG-870
S80 | TG-870 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Nikon S80 vs Olympus TG-870 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S80 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus TG-870 has sizing of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S80 vs Olympus TG-870 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S80 versus the TG-870.
![Nikon S80 vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison Nikon S80 vs Olympus TG-870 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S80-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S80 and TG-870 is 96 and 91 respectively.
![Nikon S80 vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison Nikon S80 vs Olympus TG-870 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S80-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S80 vs Olympus TG-870 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S80 and TG-870.
As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-870 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older S80 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Nikon S80 vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison Nikon S80 vs Olympus TG-870 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S80-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S80 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S80 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S80 vs Olympus TG-870 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S80-vs-Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S80 vs Olympus TG-870 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S80 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S80 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-09-08 | 2016-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.6-4.8 | f/3.5-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 7cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 819 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | OLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.3 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash options | - | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) | 221 gr (0.49 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") | 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 | 150 pictures | 300 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL10 | Li-50B |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $191 | $280 |