Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-3

Here, we are looking at the Nikon S800c and Olympus TG-3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S800c was introduced 14 months prior to the TG-3 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the S800c scores against the TG-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S800c and Olympus Tough TG-3. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S800c Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S800c provides outer dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-3 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S800c and Olympus TG-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S800c against the TG-3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and TG-3 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S800c and TG-3.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images but you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older S800c will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.