Clicky

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-3 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-3
(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
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

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").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

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.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Olympus TG-3

 S8200 TG-3 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution961k460kSharper screen (+501k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Nikon S8200

 TG-3 S8200 
IntroducedMarch 2014August 2011More modern by 31 months

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Olympus TG-3

 S8200 TG-3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 Street photography info
Olympus TG-3 Street photography info
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than average in class (213g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography highlights
41
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 shots)
has no phase detect AF
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S8200
Travel photography with Olympus TG-3
68
lighter than average in class (213g)
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
74
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
screen is not selfie friendly
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S8200
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-3
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (250 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
56
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S8200
Vlogging with Olympus TG-3
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (213 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Olympus TG-3
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Olympus Tough TG-3
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