Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S800c versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S800c was launched 4 months before the TG-2 iHS and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S800c scores vs the TG-2 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S800c and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S800c Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S800c has outer measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S800c versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S800c compared to the TG-2 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S800c and TG-2 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S800c and TG-2 iHS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S800c to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.