Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-3
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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
(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
(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
- Introduced March 2014
- Replacement is Olympus TG-4

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S8200 versus Olympus TG-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S8200 was announced 3 years earlier than the TG-3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S8200 scores vs the TG-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-3 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S8200 and Olympus Tough TG-3. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S8200 Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Olympus TG-3
S8200 | TG-3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 961k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+501k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Nikon S8200
TG-3 | S8200 | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | More modern by 31 months |
Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Olympus TG-3
S8200 | TG-3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S8200 features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-3 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).
Check out the Nikon S8200 versus Olympus TG-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S8200 versus the TG-3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and TG-3 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S8200 and TG-3.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged S8200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

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Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S8200 | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-08-24 | 2014-03-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-350mm (14.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 961 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT-LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 213 grams (0.47 lb) | 247 grams (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 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 | 250 photographs | 330 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $329 | $350 |