Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon S800c and Olympus TG-1 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S800c was revealed 10 months later than the TG-1 iHS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S800c scores against the TG-1 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S800c and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The full galleries are available at Nikon S800c Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S800c offers outer dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-1 iHS has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Nikon S800c and Olympus TG-1 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S800c against the TG-1 iHS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and TG-1 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S800c and TG-1 iHS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S800c to give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer S800c will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.