Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-4

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon S8200 vs Olympus TG-4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was launched 4 years before the TG-4 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the S8200 grades against the TG-4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8200 and Olympus Tough TG-4. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S8200 Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8200 provides outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus TG-4 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S8200 compared to the TG-4.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and TG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S8200 and TG-4.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The older S8200 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.