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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced August 2011
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S8200 versus Olympus TG-320, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was introduced 4 months earlier than the TG-320 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the S8200 scores against the TG-320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Olympus TG-320

 S8200 TG-320 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution961k230kSharper screen (+731k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Nikon S8200

 TG-320 S8200 

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Olympus TG-320

 S8200 TG-320 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2012Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S8200 offers outer measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus TG-320 has sizing of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S8200 versus Olympus TG-320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S8200 vs the TG-320.

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S8200 and TG-320 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S8200 and TG-320.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S8200 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography details
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S8200
Street photography with Olympus TG-320
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (155g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography info
41
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (150 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (213 grams)
has focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery power (250 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (150 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8200 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography features
45
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (250 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery (150 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (213g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (155g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Olympus TG-320
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Olympus TG-320
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S8200 Olympus TG-320
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-08-24 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-350mm (14.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 961k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213 gr (0.47 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 150 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $329 $0