Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-4
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Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
- Introduced February 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Revealed April 2015
- Replaced the Olympus TG-3
- Successor is Olympus TG-5

Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-4 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon S800c versus Olympus TG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S800c was released 3 years prior to the TG-4 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the S800c grades vs the TG-4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-4 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S800c and Olympus Tough TG-4. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S800c Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Olympus TG-4
S800c | TG-4 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 819k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+359k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Nikon S800c
TG-4 | S800c | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | ![]() | February 2013 | Newer by 26 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S800c and Olympus TG-4
S800c | TG-4 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S800c has got external measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus TG-4 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S800c versus Olympus TG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S800c against the TG-4.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and TG-4 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S800c and TG-4.
As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged S800c will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

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Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S800c | Olympus Tough TG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S800c | Olympus Tough TG-4 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-02-04 | 2015-04-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 819 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 184 gr (0.41 lbs) | 247 gr (0.54 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
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 | 140 shots | 380 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $290 | $379 |